Underwoods Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Norfolk
Underwoods Butchers holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 September 2025, 10 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: Paddock Farm, Norwich Road, Mulbarton, NR14 8JT
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Underwoods Butchers sits behind roughly 923 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ← Underwoods Butchers | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Underwoods 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 Underwoods Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddock Farm Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Worlds End Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 June 2026 |
| Mulberry Bush Day Nursery Other catering premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Mulbarton Wanderers FC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tom's Fish Bar Mulbarton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2026 |
| Puddleducks Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Blakey's Bus Cafe Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Mulbarton Community Hub / Warm Space Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
Questions about Underwoods Butchers
What is Underwoods Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Underwoods Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Norfolk Council on 5 September 2025.
Is Underwoods Butchers safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Underwoods Butchers last inspected?
Underwoods Butchers was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Underwoods Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Underwoods Butchers compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Underwoods Butchers holds a 3. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Underwoods 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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