Hen and Boar Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bristol
Hen and Boar Family 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 13 November 2024, 19 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: 101 Henleaze Road, Henleaze, BS9 4JP
How it compares in Bristol
That puts Hen and Boar Family Butchers among the 2,823 places in Bristol holding top marks, 76% 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 | 2,823 | 76% | ← Hen and Boar Family Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 608 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 758 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hen and Boar Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| AIP C/O Henleaze Junior School School/college/university | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Alfresco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Ardagh Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| AbleCare Homes - Belvedere Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Bristol Society Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
Questions about Hen and Boar Family Butchers
What is Hen and Boar Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Hen and Boar Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bristol Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Hen and Boar Family 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 Hen and Boar Family Butchers last inspected?
Hen and Boar Family Butchers was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bristol Council rather than by the business.
How does Hen and Boar Family Butchers compare to other places in Bristol?
76% of the 3,703 rated food businesses in Bristol hold the top rating of 5, and Hen and Boar Family Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bristol Council inspects Hen and Boar Family 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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