Swineshead Village Store food hygiene rating
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Swineshead Village Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 August 2015, more than 10 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: Swineshead Village Stores, Market Place, PE20 3LJ
How it compares in Boston
That puts Swineshead Village Store 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% | ← Swineshead Village Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Swineshead Village Store 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 Swineshead Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| The Pink Whisk Other catering premises | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Swineshead St Mary's Prmiary School School/college/university | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2017 |
| Swineshead St. Mary's Breakfast Club School/college/university | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Swineshead Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2018 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Swineshead Pharmacy Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Mon Ami Day Nursery Caring Premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Srey's Cambodian Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Swineshead Village Store
What is Swineshead Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Swineshead Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 4 August 2015.
Is Swineshead Village Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swineshead Village Store last inspected?
Swineshead Village Store was last inspected on 4 August 2015, more than 10 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 Swineshead Village Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Swineshead Village Store compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Swineshead Village Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Swineshead Village Store 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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