Italian Connection food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Boston
Italian Connection holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 8-10 West Street, PE21 8QH
How it compares in Boston
That puts Italian Connection 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% | ← Italian Connection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Italian Connection 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 Italian Connection, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Beira Alta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Drinks by Drury (Mobile) Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
| Bulgarian Spring Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Boston Sausage Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Boston Sausage (Hot Dog Stall) Mobile caterer | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2020 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
| Boston Pioneers Free School Academy School/college/university | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Italian Connection
What is Italian Connection's food hygiene rating?
Italian Connection has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Italian Connection 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Italian Connection last inspected?
Italian Connection was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 months 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 Italian Connection?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Italian Connection compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Italian Connection is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Italian Connection 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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