Clarks Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hart
Clarks 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 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Clark Butchers, 86 Fleet Road, Fleet, GU51 4PA
How it compares in Hart
That puts Clarks Butchers among the 488 places in Hart holding top marks, 85% 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 | 488 | 85% | ← Clarks Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 Clarks 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 Clarks Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Fleet Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Fleet Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Fleet Food And Wine Ltd Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Coffee#1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Frankies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Fleet Social \& Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Clarks Butchers
What is Clarks Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Clarks Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hart Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Clarks 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 Clarks Butchers last inspected?
Clarks Butchers was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Clarks Butchers?
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 Clarks Butchers compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and Clarks Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects Clarks 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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