Haven Cottage food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Boston
Haven Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Haven Cottage, Kitwood Road, PE21 0PX
How it compares in Boston
That puts Haven Cottage among the 511 places in Boston holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 511 | 88% | ← Haven Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 36 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 62 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Haven Cottage none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Haven Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Endeavour Academy School/college/university | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Boston Nursery School School/college/university | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Boston Delicatessen Retailers - other | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Boston Grammar School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Boston Food Park Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Black Jacks Bars Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Boston News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Haven Cottage
What is Haven Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Haven Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 17 January 2018.
Is Haven Cottage safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Haven Cottage last inspected?
Haven Cottage was last inspected on 17 January 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Boston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Haven Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Haven Cottage compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Haven Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Haven Cottage and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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