S K Hutchings Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Horsham
S K Hutchings 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 2 February 2026, 5 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: S K Hutchings Butchers, Meyers House, High Street Partridge Green, RH13 8HU
How it compares in Horsham
That puts S K Hutchings Butchers among the 1,053 places in Horsham holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,053 | 90% | ← S K Hutchings Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 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 S K Hutchings 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 S K Hutchings Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Potters Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| G Whizz Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Garden to Jar Manufacturers/packers | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Garlic Wood Butchery Manufacturers/packers | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
| Transeal Security Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bluebells Day Nursery Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about S K Hutchings Butchers
What is S K Hutchings Butchers's food hygiene rating?
S K Hutchings Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 2 February 2026.
Is S K Hutchings 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 S K Hutchings Butchers last inspected?
S K Hutchings Butchers was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at S K Hutchings 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does S K Hutchings Butchers compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and S K Hutchings Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects S K Hutchings 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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