The Slim Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hastings
The Slim Butcher 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 February 2026, 5 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: 18 - 24 Cambridge Road, Hastings, TN34 1DJ
How it compares in Hastings
That puts The Slim Butcher among the 749 places in Hastings holding top marks, 91% 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 | 749 | 91% | ← The Slim Butcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 The Slim Butcher 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 Slim Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnaby's Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Castle View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| 3 Souls in a bowl @ French's Bar Other catering premises | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Beak & Tail Limited Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bullet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Alexanders Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| 1066 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about The Slim Butcher
What is The Slim Butcher's food hygiene rating?
The Slim Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 13 February 2026.
Is The Slim Butcher 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 The Slim Butcher last inspected?
The Slim Butcher was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hastings Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Slim Butcher?
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 The Slim Butcher compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and The Slim Butcher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects The Slim Butcher 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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