Allens Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Allens Butchers 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 August 2025, 10 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: 2 Market Place, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 8BA
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Allens Butchers among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Allens Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Allens Butchers 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 Allens Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Istanbul Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 September 2025 |
| Market Place Artisan Store Retailers - other | 34 yards away | Exempt | |
| Halesworth Local Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 56 yards away | Exempt | |
| Raj Puth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bacchus Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Halesworth Community Larder Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
Questions about Allens Butchers
What is Allens Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Allens Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 29 August 2025.
Is Allens Butchers 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 Allens Butchers last inspected?
Allens Butchers was last inspected on 29 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Allens Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Allens Butchers compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Allens Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Allens Butchers 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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