The Butcher @ No 23 food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Riding of Yorkshire
The Butcher @ No 23 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 July 2025, 11 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: 23 Market Place, Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU18 1AN
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
In East Riding of Yorkshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Butcher @ No 23 sits behind roughly 2,503 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,503 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ← The Butcher @ No 23 | |
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Butcher @ No 23 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 The Butcher @ No 23, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Rose and Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Turkish Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Victoria Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 February 2026 |
| Mille Sapori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Baron Hartley Wines Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Athena Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about The Butcher @ No 23
What is The Butcher @ No 23's food hygiene rating?
The Butcher @ No 23 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 31 July 2025.
Is The Butcher @ No 23 safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Butcher @ No 23 last inspected?
The Butcher @ No 23 was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Butcher @ No 23?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Butcher @ No 23 compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Butcher @ No 23 holds a 4. 303 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects The Butcher @ No 23 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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