Botterells food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Rother
Botterells holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 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: Seafarers Rye Harbour Road, Rye, TN31 7TT
How it compares in Rother
That puts Botterells among the 880 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 880 | 87% | ← Botterells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 95 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 12 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 Botterells 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 Botterells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Harbour Stores Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Old Vicarage At Rye Harbour B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2023 |
| Rye Harbour Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2022 |
| Rye Harbour Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Receiver RX465 Farmers/growers | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Rye Harbour Sea Safari @ Boat Trips Mobile caterer | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2022 |
| Knoops Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Rye Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Botterells
What is Botterells's food hygiene rating?
Botterells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Botterells 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Botterells last inspected?
Botterells was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Botterells?
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 Botterells compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Botterells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Botterells 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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