N S Risdon High Class Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brentwood
N S Risdon High Class 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
This is a fresh result: N S Risdon High Class Butchers was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Calcott Hall Farm, Ongar Road, Pilgrims Hatch, CM15 9HS
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts N S Risdon High Class Butchers among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← N S Risdon High Class Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 N S Risdon High Class 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 N S Risdon High Class Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcott Hall Farm Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
| Chris Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Everyone's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2018 |
| Copperfield General Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2022 |
| Co-Operative Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2022 |
| Bardswell Social Club (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2021 |
| Duchess & Dressmaker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Brentwood Arches Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
Questions about N S Risdon High Class Butchers
What is N S Risdon High Class Butchers's food hygiene rating?
N S Risdon High Class Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 18 June 2026.
Is N S Risdon High Class 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 N S Risdon High Class Butchers last inspected?
N S Risdon High Class Butchers was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at N S Risdon High Class 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 N S Risdon High Class Butchers compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and N S Risdon High Class Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects N S Risdon High Class 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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N S Risdon High Class Butchers is one of 39 rated food businesses in Pilgrims Hatch. See every hygiene rating in Pilgrims Hatch →
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