Church Keys food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Boston
Church Keys 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 27 March 2024, more than 2 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: 28 Church Street, PE21 6NW
How it compares in Boston
That puts Church Keys among the 520 places in Boston holding top marks, 90% 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 | 520 | 90% | ← Church Keys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 57 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 Church Keys 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 Church Keys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Cod Fish and Chip Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| D & F Bulgarian Food Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Alford Fish Sales Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
| Bulgarian Spring Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Brew & Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Drinks by Drury (Mobile) Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2019 |
| Dough Express Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Church Keys
What is Church Keys's food hygiene rating?
Church Keys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 27 March 2024.
Is Church Keys 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 Church Keys last inspected?
Church Keys was last inspected on 27 March 2024, more than 2 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 Church Keys?
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 Church Keys compare to other places in Boston?
90% of the 581 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Church Keys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Church Keys 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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