Food hygiene ratings in Boston
Our data holds 648 food businesses in Boston, rated between 2009-01-22 and 2026-09-10. 84.6% (548) are rated 5 (very good), above the 69% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 11 (1.7%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Boston 19th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Boston
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 548 | 84.6% |
| 4 (good) | 30 | 4.6% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 12 | 1.9% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 6 | 0.9% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 5 | 0.8% |
| Awaiting inspection | 23 | 3.5% |
| Exempt | 24 | 3.7% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 166 | 69.9% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 | 90.1% |
| Other catering premises | 98 | 93.9% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 | 72.4% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 | 84.5% |
| Caring Premises | 48 | 93.8% |
| Mobile caterer | 42 | 97.6% |
| School/college/university | 38 | 97.4% |
Food businesses rated per month in Boston
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Boston
The 11 most recent of 11. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Garden | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-08-24 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PE21 8UF |
| Continental Restaurant | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-08-12 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PE21 6NY |
| Henry's Fish and Chips Restaurant | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-17 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PE21 6DA |
| Taste of Home | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-07 | Retailers - other | PE21 8RE |
| Pizza Perfection Boston | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-17 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PE21 6TY |
| Supreme Inns | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-31 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | PE20 3AN |
| Kirton Pizza and Kebab House | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-04 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PE20 1EG |
| European Market 2 | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-25 | Retailers - other | PE21 8QN |
| C Dunham | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-14 | Retailers - other | PE21 8AG |
| New Ocean | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-10-09 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PE21 8QN |
| Phoenix Chinese Takeaway | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-05-13 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PE21 8RE |
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Questions about Boston
How many food businesses in Boston are rated 5 (very good)?
548 of 648 food businesses in Boston (84.6%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-09-10.
Which food businesses in Boston are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
11 food businesses in Boston are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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