Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall) 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 21 January 2026, 5 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: 34 New Road, Spalding, PE11 1DN
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall) among the 614 places in South Holland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 614 | 86% | ← Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall) 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 Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths Fruit & Vegetables Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Golden Lee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Hot & Spicy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Paceys Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Adams Shop Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Marcos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| Penningtons Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall)
What is Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall)'s food hygiene rating?
Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall) 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 Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall) last inspected?
Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall) was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall)?
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 Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall) compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Booths Fruit & Veg (Market Stall) 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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