Look Before You Book

As we approach the festive season, it's time to think about picking a perfect place for your celebrations with the best hygiene standards.

Boston Borough Council is encouraging those who are planning a special Christmas meal with colleagues, family, or friends, to 'look before you book' and make the important move to check the Food Hygiene Rating of their chosen venue before making a reservation.

In the Boston Borough, 98% of businesses have a Food Hygiene Rating of 3 (satisfactory), 4 (good), or 5 (very good), which remains consistent with previous years, and there are still no businesses with the lowest rating of zero.

This means there are plenty of excellent options for food lovers, however we do still urge people to check the ratings.

Councillor Callum Butler, Boston Borough Council's Portfolio Holder for Environmental, said: "Our Food, Health, and Safety Team works incredibly hard to maintain high standards across the district, they are consistently providing advice and guidance on good hygiene practices to help better our community.

"The excellent ratings we currently have reflect all their dedication and hard work, however, we continue to strive for better results. As Christmas approaches, we want to ensure that residents know what to look for and how to check these ratings.

"A good food hygiene rating is definitely something to be proud of and is important for customers to be aware of. We encourage all businesses in the district to display their ratings clearly and wish them a successful festive season."

To find a restaurant's Food Hygiene Rating, visit the Food Standards Agency website at www.food.gov.uk/ratings or look for the green and black sticker at the venue. If you don't see one, do not hesitate to ask. They are usually displayed in a front window or on a wall.

The ratings, which range from 0 to 5, are determined by local authority food safety officers during unannounced visits. A rating of 5 means a very good level of food hygiene.

Boston Borough Council also promotes the latest 5-rated businesses on its Facebook page which you can visit https://www.facebook.com/BostonBoroughCouncil/