Tommy Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Swale
Tommy 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
This is a fresh result: Tommy Butchers was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Print House, 4 - 6 West Street, Faversham, ME13 7JE
How it compares in Swale
That puts Tommy Butchers among the 989 places in Swale 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 | 989 | 83% | ← Tommy Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 134 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Tommy 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 Tommy Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mum's Thai / Mum's Thai Chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Hallmark / Celebrateshop Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2021 |
| Leo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Calabria Mia Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Arden Theatre Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2021 |
| Luigi Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Bushes Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Royal Cinema Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2021 |
Questions about Tommy Butchers
What is Tommy Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Tommy Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Tommy 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 Tommy Butchers last inspected?
Tommy Butchers was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tommy 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 Tommy Butchers compare to other places in Swale?
83% of the 1,186 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Tommy Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Tommy 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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