The Malcolm Arms

Boston

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 23 January 2026 by East Lindsey.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Malcolm Arms, from June 2019 to January 2026.

Food hygiene rating history for The Malcolm Arms
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
21 June 2019	Not rated	No numeric rating
23 January 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Malcolm Arms in Boston has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Frith Bank,
Frithville,
Boston,
PE22 7BE

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Malcolm Arms. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Malcolm Arms?

Food hygiene at The Malcolm Arms is inspected by East Lindsey, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Malcolm Arms

What is The Malcolm Arms’s food hygiene rating?

The Malcolm Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 23 January 2026.

When was The Malcolm Arms last inspected?

The Malcolm Arms was last inspected by East Lindsey on 23 January 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.