Kirton Cottage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Boston
Kirton Cottage holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Kirton Cottage was inspected on 17 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Boston score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Boston ratings →
Address: 15 High Street, PE20 1DR
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Kirton Cottage has improved: it was rated 0 before its inspection on 17 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | 0 4 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Boston
In Boston, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Kirton Cottage sits behind roughly 536 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 536 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 6% | ← Kirton Cottage | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kirton Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Codfather Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
| Evelyn’s Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Chilli Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2018 |
| Four Seasons Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 February 2026 |
| Golden Fryer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Jhay Stores Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| International Food and Drink Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
Questions about Kirton Cottage
What is Kirton Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Kirton Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Boston Council on 17 July 2026.
Is Kirton Cottage safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kirton Cottage last inspected?
Kirton Cottage was last inspected on 17 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Boston Council rather than by the business.
How does Kirton Cottage compare to other places in Boston?
90% of the 594 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, while Kirton Cottage holds a 4. 33 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Kirton Cottage 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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Understanding this rating
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Kirton Cottage is one of 28 rated food businesses in Kirton. See every hygiene rating in Kirton →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.boston.gov.uk/
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