Skinners Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Boston
Skinners Ice Cream holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Skinners Ice Cream, 1 Kingsway, PE21 0AN
How it compares in Boston
That puts Skinners Ice Cream 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% | ← Skinners Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Skinners Ice Cream 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 Skinners Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Endeavour Academy School/college/university | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Boston Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Boston Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Black Jacks Bars Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Boston Food Park Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Boston Grammar School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Boston News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Skinners Ice Cream
What is Skinners Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Skinners Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 14 August 2025.
Is Skinners Ice Cream 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Skinners Ice Cream last inspected?
Skinners Ice Cream was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 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 Skinners Ice Cream?
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 Skinners Ice Cream compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Skinners Ice Cream is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Skinners Ice Cream 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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