Appleyards Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hastings
Appleyards 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 28 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Shop And Premises 9 Bexhill Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0AH
How it compares in Hastings
That puts Appleyards Butchers among the 749 places in Hastings 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 | 749 | 91% | ← Appleyards Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 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 Appleyards 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 Appleyards Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Grosvenor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Aspens Charities Caring Premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Avanti Caring Premises | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Bethune Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Bishops corner Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Berties Ice Cream Van Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Ali's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Appleyards Butchers
What is Appleyards Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Appleyards Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hastings Council on 28 March 2024.
Is Appleyards 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 Appleyards Butchers last inspected?
Appleyards Butchers was last inspected on 28 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hastings Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Appleyards 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Appleyards Butchers compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, and Appleyards Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects Appleyards 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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