SFB Butchery Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
SFB Butchery Ltd 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 13 January 2026, 6 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: Bagnell Farm, Little Norton, Norton Sub Hamdon, TA14 6TF
How it compares in Somerset
That puts SFB Butchery Ltd among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← SFB Butchery Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 SFB Butchery Ltd 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 SFB Butchery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagnell Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Bagnell Farm Meats Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Limekiln Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Tinker's Bubble Trust Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2021 |
| The Lord Nelson Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about SFB Butchery Ltd
What is SFB Butchery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
SFB Butchery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 13 January 2026.
Is SFB Butchery Ltd 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 SFB Butchery Ltd last inspected?
SFB Butchery Ltd was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at SFB Butchery Ltd?
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 SFB Butchery Ltd compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and SFB Butchery Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects SFB Butchery Ltd 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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