Butchers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Staffordshire Moorlands
Butchers Arms holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Moor Road, Reapsmoor, Longnor Staffordshire Moorlan, SK17 0LL
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
In Staffordshire Moorlands, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Butchers Arms sits behind roughly 757 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 684 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ← Butchers Arms | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Butchers Arms 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 Butchers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilsons of Warslow Farmers/growers | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2025 |
| The Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 December 2025 |
| Edwards & Wards @ Manifold Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Manifold Primary School(Pre School) Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| The Tea Junction Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Retail Shop @ Bank House Farm Caravan and Campsite Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| The Manifold Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Longnor Post Office & General Store Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2016 |
Questions about Butchers Arms
What is Butchers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Butchers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 4 October 2018.
Is Butchers Arms safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Butchers Arms last inspected?
Butchers Arms was last inspected on 4 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Butchers Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Butchers Arms compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, while Butchers Arms holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Butchers Arms 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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