Boswells Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eastleigh
Boswells Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 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: Boswells the Swan Centre Wells Place Eastleigh SO50 5SG, SO50 5SG
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts Boswells Cafe among the 705 places in Eastleigh holding top marks, 83% 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 | 705 | 83% | ← Boswells Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Boswells Cafe 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 Boswells Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire's Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Blue Butterfly Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Bubble Drop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| CK Convenience Store Ltd Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Candy Room Empire Ltd Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
Questions about Boswells Cafe
What is Boswells Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Boswells Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Boswells Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Boswells Cafe last inspected?
Boswells Cafe was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boswells Cafe?
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 Boswells Cafe compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and Boswells Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects Boswells Cafe 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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