John Murray Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chichester
John Murray 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 25 February 2026, 4 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: Units 2 To 4, The Parade, Guildford Road, RH14 0SB
How it compares in Chichester
That puts John Murray Butchers among the 1,250 places in Chichester holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,250 | 95% | ← John Murray Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 115 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 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 Murray 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 Murray Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Loxwood Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Chartwells At Loxwood Primary School School/college/university | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Loxwood Preschool School/college/university | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Onslow Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Wey & Arun Canal Trust Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2022 |
| Loxwood Sports Association Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Ifold Village Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about John Murray Butchers
What is John Murray Butchers's food hygiene rating?
John Murray Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 25 February 2026.
Is John Murray 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 Murray Butchers last inspected?
John Murray Butchers was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at John Murray Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Murray Butchers compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and John Murray Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects John Murray 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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