John May Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
John May 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 27 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 94 Ferring Street, Ferring, BN12 5JP
How it compares in Arun
That puts John May Butchers among the 972 places in Arun holding top marks, 83% 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 | 972 | 83% | ← John May Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 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 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 John May 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 John May Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Care Group Caring Premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2020 |
| Beehive Care Group Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Beehive Care Group Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Colmers Organic Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Chips Inc Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Asda Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Aramark at Northbrook College School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Arundel Restaurant and Brookes Coffee Shop School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about John May Butchers
What is John May Butchers's food hygiene rating?
John May Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 27 August 2024.
Is John May 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 John May Butchers last inspected?
John May Butchers was last inspected on 27 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at John May Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 John May Butchers compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and John May Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects John May 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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