The Hethersett Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Norfolk
The Hethersett Butchers 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 26 February 2026, 4 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: 35A Great Melton Road, Hethersett, Norfolk, NR9 3AB
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts The Hethersett Butchers among the 823 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 823 | 84% | ← The Hethersett Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 Hethersett 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 The Hethersett Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Sunrise Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2026 |
| Tasty Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 June 2025 |
| Parkdrive Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Janey's Village Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Sweet Soirees Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Hethersett Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about The Hethersett Butchers
What is The Hethersett Butchers's food hygiene rating?
The Hethersett Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 26 February 2026.
Is The Hethersett Butchers 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 Hethersett Butchers last inspected?
The Hethersett Butchers was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 The Hethersett Butchers?
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 The Hethersett Butchers compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Hethersett Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects The Hethersett 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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