Briony Arber Butchers Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Lindsey
Briony Arber Butchers Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Bridge Street, Saxilby
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts Briony Arber Butchers Ltd among the 598 places in West Lindsey holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 598 | 84% | ← Briony Arber Butchers Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Briony Arber Butchers Ltd none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Briony Arber Butchers Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 April 2025 |
| Fleur de Lys Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Saxilby C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Saxilby Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Saxilby Fish & Chip Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about Briony Arber Butchers Ltd
What is Briony Arber Butchers Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Briony Arber Butchers Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Briony Arber Butchers Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Briony Arber Butchers Ltd last inspected?
Briony Arber Butchers Ltd was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Briony Arber Butchers Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Briony Arber Butchers Ltd compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Briony Arber Butchers Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects Briony Arber Butchers Ltd 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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