Market Snack Bar food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Boston
Market Snack Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 2024, 19 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: Market Place
How it compares in Boston
That puts Market Snack Bar 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% | ← Market Snack Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Market Snack Bar 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 Market Snack Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alford Fish Sales Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
| D & F Bulgarian Food Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Captain Cod Fish and Chip Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2019 |
| Church Keys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Dough Express Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Bycrofts of Boston Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Market Snack Bar
What is Market Snack Bar's food hygiene rating?
Market Snack Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Market Snack Bar 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Market Snack Bar last inspected?
Market Snack Bar was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 19 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 Market Snack Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Market Snack Bar compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Market Snack Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Market Snack Bar 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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