Butcher Of Brogdale food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Butcher Of Brogdale holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 7 January 2025, 18 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: Newnham Court Shopping Village, Bearsted Road, Weavering, ME14 5LH
How it compares in Maidstone
A 2 is rare: only 11 of 1,387 rated places in Maidstone score this low, about one in 126. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,136 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← Butcher Of Brogdale | |
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Butcher Of Brogdale the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Butcher Of Brogdale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Cavell Park Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Civil Service Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about Butcher Of Brogdale
What is Butcher Of Brogdale's food hygiene rating?
Butcher Of Brogdale has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Maidstone Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Butcher Of Brogdale safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Butcher Of Brogdale last inspected?
Butcher Of Brogdale was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Butcher Of Brogdale?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Butcher Of Brogdale compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while Butcher Of Brogdale holds a 2. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Butcher Of Brogdale 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Maidstone, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Butcher Of Brogdale is one of 24 rated food businesses in Weavering. See every hygiene rating in Weavering →
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