The Butchers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Suffolk
The Butchers Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2024, 21 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: Butchers Arms, Leiston Road, Knodishall, IP17 1UQ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Butchers Arms among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← The Butchers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 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 The 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 The Butchers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knodishall Food & Wine Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2011 |
| Pear Tree Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Oxford Origins Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Parrot And Punchbowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 March 2026 |
| Aldringham Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Five Acre Barn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2017 |
| Aldringham Tearoom Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 January 2026 |
| Dipjyot UK Ltd / Kings Road Premier Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2019 |
Questions about The Butchers Arms
What is The Butchers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Butchers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 12 September 2024.
Is The Butchers Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Butchers Arms last inspected?
The Butchers Arms was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Butchers Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Butchers Arms compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Butchers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The 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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