Prime Cut food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thurrock
Prime Cut 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
This is a fresh result: Prime Cut was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Thurrock score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Thurrock ratings →
Address: Prime Cut Butchers, 11 Kings Parade, King Street, SS17 0HR
How this rating has changed
Prime Cut was re-inspected on 31 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | 5 5 | 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 Thurrock
That puts Prime Cut among the 837 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 72% 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 | 837 | 72% | ← Prime Cut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 166 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 Prime Cut 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 Prime Cut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 July 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Stanford Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Tams Treats And Sweets Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Sparkling Angels Nursery Caring Premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| The Welcome Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Papa Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Prime Cut
What is Prime Cut's food hygiene rating?
Prime Cut has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 31 July 2026.
Is Prime Cut 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 Prime Cut last inspected?
Prime Cut was last inspected on 31 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Prime Cut?
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 Prime Cut compare to other places in Thurrock?
72% of the 1,165 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and Prime Cut is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Prime Cut 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Prime Cut is one of 79 rated food businesses in Stanford le Hope. See every hygiene rating in Stanford le Hope →
Thurrock inspects and rates 1,331 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Thurrock →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.thurrock.gov.uk/food
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