Britcher & Rivers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rother
Britcher & Rivers 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 14 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 109 High Street, Rye, TN31 7JE
How it compares in Rother
That puts Britcher & Rivers 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% | ← Britcher & Rivers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Britcher & Rivers 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 Britcher & Rivers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Coffee Shop And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Rye Chocolates Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Bird & Blend Tea Ltd Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Ethel Loves Me Ltd Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| The Fig Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Les Animaux Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Aviemore Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2022 |
| Sue Ryders Charity Shop Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
Questions about Britcher & Rivers
What is Britcher & Rivers's food hygiene rating?
Britcher & Rivers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 14 November 2023.
Is Britcher & Rivers 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 Britcher & Rivers last inspected?
Britcher & Rivers was last inspected on 14 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Britcher & Rivers?
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 Britcher & Rivers compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Britcher & Rivers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Britcher & Rivers 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Britcher & Rivers and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Britcher & Rivers is one of 128 rated food businesses in Rye. See every hygiene rating in Rye →
Rother inspects and rates 1,025 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Rother →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.rother.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →