The Barn Butchery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
The Barn Butchery 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 23 August 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: Denham Estates, Barrow Road, Denham, IP29 5EQ
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts The Barn Butchery among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← The Barn Butchery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Barn Butchery 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 Barn Butchery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabulous Fancies by Frances Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Premier Food Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Barrow Fish and Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Geo E Gittus & Sons Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Matt's Food, Wine & More Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Colourbox Montessori Schools Limited School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| The Three Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| All Saint's Church Breakfast Pop Up Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
Questions about The Barn Butchery
What is The Barn Butchery's food hygiene rating?
The Barn Butchery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 23 August 2025.
Is The Barn Butchery 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 Barn Butchery last inspected?
The Barn Butchery was last inspected on 23 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barn Butchery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barn Butchery compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Barn Butchery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects The Barn Butchery 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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