Berts Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brentwood
Berts 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 9 August 2022, more than 3 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: 146a Hatch Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, CM15 9QB
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Berts 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% | ← Berts 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 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 Berts 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 Berts Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2022 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2019 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2021 |
| Als Corner Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bentley District Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2014 |
| Everyone's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2018 |
| Bentley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2021 |
| Chris Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about Berts Butchers
What is Berts Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Berts Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 9 August 2022.
Is Berts 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 Berts Butchers last inspected?
Berts Butchers was last inspected on 9 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Berts 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 Berts Butchers compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Berts Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Berts 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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