John the Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tamworth
John the Butcher 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 14 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: 3 Exley, B77 2LA
How it compares in Tamworth
That puts John the Butcher among the 420 places in Tamworth 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 | 420 | 86% | ← John the Butcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 67 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 Very 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 the Butcher 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 the Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrave Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2018 |
| 2 Gates Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| Belgrave Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Belgrave Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2019 |
| Bulldog Bars Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Eat Well Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Coffee And Crepes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Bill's Superstores ltd Trading as Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about John the Butcher
What is John the Butcher's food hygiene rating?
John the Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tamworth Council on 14 August 2025.
Is John the Butcher 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 the Butcher last inspected?
John the Butcher was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tamworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at John the Butcher?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does John the Butcher compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, and John the Butcher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth Council inspects John the Butcher 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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