Big Butts Box food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Ashfield
Big Butts Box holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 2025, 17 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: Mansfield Road
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Big Butts Box among the 681 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 681 | 79% | ← Big Butts Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Big Butts Box 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 Big Butts Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| brobot skegby Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| B&Q Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Afton Lily Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | Pass | 2 November 2018 |
| Pathhead Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | Improvement required | 9 January 2024 |
| Munros of New Cumnock Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 21 May 2025 |
| Premier Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 27 November 2017 |
| Pathhead Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 1 May 2025 |
| Silver Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | Pass | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Big Butts Box
What is Big Butts Box's food hygiene rating?
Big Butts Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 7 February 2025.
Is Big Butts Box 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big Butts Box last inspected?
Big Butts Box was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Big Butts Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big Butts Box compare to other places in Ashfield?
79% of the 863 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Big Butts Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Big Butts Box 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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