Cooplands food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Boston
Cooplands 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 23 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: Cooplands Bakery, 9 Strait Bargate, PE21 6EE
How it compares in Boston
That puts Cooplands 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% | ← Cooplands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cooplands 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 Cooplands, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2020 |
| Curtis of Lincoln Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Brew & Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Cafe Noglish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2020 |
| Dough Express Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Delfino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Bycrofts of Boston Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about Cooplands
What is Cooplands's food hygiene rating?
Cooplands has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Cooplands 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 Cooplands last inspected?
Cooplands was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 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 Cooplands?
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 Cooplands compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Cooplands is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Cooplands 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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