Lincolnshire Co-op Old Leake Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Boston
Lincolnshire Co-op Old Leake Food Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 June 2025, 12 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: Meadow Way, PE22 9JT
How it compares in Boston
That puts Lincolnshire Co-op Old Leake Food Store 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% | ← Lincolnshire Co-op Old Leake Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Old Leake Food Store 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Old Leake Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Leake Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Old Leake Primary Academy School/college/university | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Giles Academy School/college/university | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 434 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2018 |
| Old Leake Community Centre Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Bricklayers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| The Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
Questions about Lincolnshire Co-op Old Leake Food Store
What is Lincolnshire Co-op Old Leake Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Lincolnshire Co-op Old Leake Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Boston Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Lincolnshire Co-op Old Leake Food Store 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lincolnshire Co-op Old Leake Food Store last inspected?
Lincolnshire Co-op Old Leake Food Store was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Old Leake Food Store?
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 Lincolnshire Co-op Old Leake Food Store compare to other places in Boston?
88% of the 578 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, and Lincolnshire Co-op Old Leake Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Lincolnshire Co-op Old Leake Food Store 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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