Fishtoft Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Boston
Fishtoft Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 2015, more than 11 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: Fishtoft Primary School, Gaysfield Road, PE21 0SF
How it compares in Boston
That puts Fishtoft Academy 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% | ← Fishtoft Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fishtoft Academy 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 Fishtoft Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake Me Sweet Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2022 |
| Bull and Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Church View Stores Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Boston Bowl & Playtowers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Black Jacks Bars Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Boston Food Park Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Dobbies Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Boston Endeavour Academy School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
Questions about Fishtoft Academy
What is Fishtoft Academy's food hygiene rating?
Fishtoft Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 1 May 2015.
Is Fishtoft Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fishtoft Academy last inspected?
Fishtoft Academy was last inspected on 1 May 2015, more than 11 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 Fishtoft Academy?
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 Fishtoft Academy compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Fishtoft Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Fishtoft Academy 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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