A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill Butchers) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brighton and Hove
A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill 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 22 March 2019, more than 7 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: (rear Of) 1 Burlington Parade, Burlington Gardens, Portslade, BN41 2DJ
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill Butchers) among the 2,255 places in Brighton and Hove holding top marks, 82% 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 | 2,255 | 82% | ← A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill Butchers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 260 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 Very 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 A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill 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 A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill Butchers), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Shop Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Brackenbury Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Boulder Brighton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Amore Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Bites And Slice Madeira Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| 17 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill Butchers)
What is A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill Butchers)'s food hygiene rating?
A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill Butchers) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 22 March 2019.
Is A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill 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 A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill Butchers) last inspected?
A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill Butchers) was last inspected on 22 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill Butchers)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill Butchers) compare to other places in Brighton and Hove?
82% of the 2,751 rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove hold the top rating of 5, and A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill Butchers) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill 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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