Northdown Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
Northdown 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 9 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: 206 Northdown Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 2QU
How it compares in Thanet
That puts Northdown Butchers among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,413 | 95% | ← Northdown Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 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 Northdown 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottega Bodega, Bar Nicoletta Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Brightstart Nursery Caring Premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| 101 Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| ARK Cliftonville's Cultural Space Other catering premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Batchelors Patisserie Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Aquarius Lodge Caring Premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Ashcroft House Caring Premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Approach Road Mini Mart Retailers - other | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Northdown Butchers
What is Northdown Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Northdown Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 9 November 2023.
Is Northdown 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 Northdown Butchers last inspected?
Northdown Butchers was last inspected on 9 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Northdown Butchers?
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 Northdown Butchers compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and Northdown Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects Northdown 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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