John Robinson Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Test Valley
John Robinson 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 14 November 2024, 19 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: Robinsons Butchers, Marsh Meadow, High Street, SO20 6HF
How it compares in Test Valley
That puts John Robinson Butchers among the 858 places in Test Valley 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 | 858 | 88% | ← John Robinson Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 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 John Robinson 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 John Robinson Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Wild Game Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Greengrocers Of Stockbridge Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| The White Hart Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| The Test Of Stockbridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| The Little Whisky Shop Limited Retailers - other | 32 yards away | Exempt | |
| TJ Brews Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Hoxton Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about John Robinson Butchers
What is John Robinson Butchers's food hygiene rating?
John Robinson Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Test Valley Council on 14 November 2024.
Is John Robinson 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 John Robinson Butchers last inspected?
John Robinson Butchers was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Test Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at John Robinson Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does John Robinson Butchers compare to other places in Test Valley?
88% of the 971 rated food businesses in Test Valley hold the top rating of 5, and John Robinson Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Test Valley Council inspects John Robinson 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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