Stilton butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Stilton 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 15 April 2025, 14 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: Unit 7, Acorn Business Centre, Oaks Drive, CB8 7SY
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Stilton butchers 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% | ← Stilton butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Stilton 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 Stilton butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Halfords Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| McDonald's Other catering premises | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Newmarket Community Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Greek Spirit Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Hexford Meadery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Stilton butchers
What is Stilton butchers's food hygiene rating?
Stilton butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 15 April 2025.
Is Stilton 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 Stilton butchers last inspected?
Stilton butchers was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 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 Stilton 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 Stilton butchers 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 Stilton butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Stilton 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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