Jacobs Ladder Butchery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bromley
Jacobs Ladder Butchery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: Unit 11 160 - 166 Main Road, Biggin Hill, TN16 3BA
How it compares in Bromley
That puts Jacobs Ladder Butchery among the 1,661 places in Bromley holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,661 | 77% | ← Jacobs Ladder Butchery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 154 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 311 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 Jacobs Ladder Butchery 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 Jacobs Ladder Butchery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggin Hill News and Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Flames Kebab Of Biggin Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Biggin Hill Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 April 2025 |
| Spitfire Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| The Original Factory Shop Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Sushi Daily - Biggin Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Jacobs Ladder Butchery
What is Jacobs Ladder Butchery's food hygiene rating?
Jacobs Ladder Butchery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromley Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Jacobs Ladder Butchery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jacobs Ladder Butchery last inspected?
Jacobs Ladder Butchery was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jacobs Ladder Butchery?
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 Jacobs Ladder Butchery compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, and Jacobs Ladder Butchery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects Jacobs Ladder Butchery 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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