Graves Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hart
Graves Butchers 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
This is a fresh result: Graves Butchers was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: London Road, HOOK, Hampshire, RG27 9DJ
How it compares in Hart
In Hart, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Graves Butchers sits behind roughly 488 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 488 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ← Graves Butchers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Graves 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 Graves Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chilli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Cafe Terrace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2026 |
| Baristas Coffee House And Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Po Wah Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| One Stop Hook Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2022 |
| The Old White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Hook Convenience Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 May 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 109 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Graves Butchers
What is Graves Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Graves Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hart Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Graves Butchers 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 Graves Butchers last inspected?
Graves Butchers was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Graves Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Graves Butchers compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, while Graves Butchers holds a 4. 68 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects Graves 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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