What is the average food hygiene rating in PE21?

The average food hygiene rating in the PE21 postcode area of Boston is 4.77 out of 5, across 403 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in PE21 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

348 food businesses in the PE21 postcode area of Boston hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.4% of the 403 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

How many food businesses in PE21 have a low hygiene rating?

7 food businesses in the PE21 postcode area of Boston are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this PE21 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the PE21 postcode area of Boston (443 establishments on record, 403 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in PE21

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the PE21 postcode area of Boston hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.77/5, with 86.4% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 443 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

PE21 (Boston) has 348 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 403 rated premises (86.4%). 7 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

Rating distribution in PE21

5★ Very Good

348 (86.4%)

4★ Good

30 (7.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

18 (4.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

2 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

Plus 26 awaiting inspection and 14 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in PE21: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in PE21?: The average food hygiene rating in the PE21 postcode area of Boston is 4.77 out of 5, across 403 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in PE21 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 348 food businesses in the PE21 postcode area of Boston hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.4% of the 403 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in PE21 have a low hygiene rating?: 7 food businesses in the PE21 postcode area of Boston are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this PE21 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the PE21 postcode area of Boston (443 establishments on record, 403 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in PE21

Bocian Deli LtdRetailers - other · 43 West Street, Boston · PE21 8QN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Little Chiefs Day NurseryCaring Premises · 2 Resolution Close, Boston · PE21 7TT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
The Chain BridgeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Chain Bridge, Swineshead Road, Wyberton · PE21 7JE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Sandhills Day NurseryCaring Premises · Sandhills Day Nursery Boston West Business Centre, Sleaford Road, Boston · PE21 8EG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Hawthorn Tree Community Children's CentreCaring Premises · Hawthorn Tree Children's Community Centre, Toot Lane, Fishtoft · PE21 0PT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Riverside Early YearsCaring Premises · Riverside Play Group, Witham Bank East, Boston · PE21 9JU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Avocet House Care HomeCaring Premises · Parkes Lane, The Quadrant · PE21 7NT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Smiley Faces ChildcareCaring Premises · 10 Grove Street West, Boston · PE21 6TL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Hunters CreekCaring Premises · 130 London Road, Boston · PE21 7HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Norton TeaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · London Road, Boston · PE21 7EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Park CafeRetailers - other · Central Park, Boston · PE21 6AY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
Yummy and Delicious by NashwaOther catering premises · PE21
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 April 2026

Places needing improvement in PE21

Taste of HomeRetailers - other · 97 West Street, Boston · PE21 8RE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2025
European Market 2Retailers - other · European Market 2, 47 West Street, Boston · PE21 8QN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2026
Kings ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · Kings Arms, 13 Horncastle Road, Boston · PE21 9BU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 November 2024
C DunhamRetailers - other · 17 London Road, Boston · PE21 8AG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 January 2026
New OceanTakeaway/sandwich shop · 57 West Street, Boston · PE21 8QN
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 October 2025
Phoenix Chinese TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 140b West Street, Boston · PE21 8RE
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 May 2025
Boston United Football Club LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pilgrim Way, Wyberton · PE21 7NE
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 November 2024

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 443 real Food Standards Agency records for the PE21 postcode area, of which 403 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.