The Butcher of Brogdale food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wealden
The Butcher of Brogdale holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 June 2026, 2 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Wealden score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wealden ratings →
Address: Hillier Garden Centre Hailsham Road, Stone Cross, BN24 5BS
How this rating has changed
The Butcher of Brogdale was re-inspected on 23 June 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 June 2026 | 4 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wealden
In Wealden, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Butcher of Brogdale sits behind roughly 1,048 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,048 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 16% | ← The Butcher of Brogdale | |
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 39 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Butcher of Brogdale 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 The Butcher of Brogdale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Pine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Ellel Ministries Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Ersham House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Health + Plus Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Full Range Fitness Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Kiddie Capers Childcare Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Caroline House Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Filsham Lodge Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about The Butcher of Brogdale
What is The Butcher of Brogdale's food hygiene rating?
The Butcher of Brogdale has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wealden Council on 23 June 2026.
Is The Butcher of Brogdale safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Butcher of Brogdale last inspected?
The Butcher of Brogdale was last inspected on 23 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Butcher of Brogdale?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Butcher of Brogdale compare to other places in Wealden?
79% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, while The Butcher of Brogdale holds a 4. 210 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects The 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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The Butcher of Brogdale is one of 15 rated food businesses in Stone Cross. See every hygiene rating in Stone Cross →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.wealden.gov.uk
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