The Butcher Boyz food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
The Butcher Boyz 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 September 2025, 9 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: 11 Church Lane, Royston, SG8 9LG
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts The Butcher Boyz among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← The Butcher Boyz | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Butcher Boyz 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 Butcher Boyz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market One Ltd Retailers - other | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2012 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Royston Manor House Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| The Chalk Hare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Flintshack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Rasa Sayang Chinese & Malaysian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Kooky Nohmad Royston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bar 11 Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 December 2016 |
Questions about The Butcher Boyz
What is The Butcher Boyz's food hygiene rating?
The Butcher Boyz has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 26 September 2025.
Is The Butcher Boyz 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 Butcher Boyz last inspected?
The Butcher Boyz was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Butcher Boyz?
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 Butcher Boyz compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Butcher Boyz is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects The Butcher Boyz 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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