George Arthur Butchers food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Surrey Heath
George Arthur Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 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: 70 Guildford Road, Lightwater, Surrey, GU18 5SD
How it compares in Surrey Heath
That puts George Arthur Butchers among the 450 places in Surrey Heath holding top marks, 77% 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 | 450 | 77% | ← George Arthur Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 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 George Arthur 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 George Arthur Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Lightwater SF Connect Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Lightwater Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2022 |
| Randalls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Papa Johns Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Cinnamon Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Mei's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Oysters Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about George Arthur Butchers
What is George Arthur Butchers's food hygiene rating?
George Arthur Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Surrey Heath Council on 5 March 2026.
Is George Arthur 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was George Arthur Butchers last inspected?
George Arthur Butchers was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Surrey Heath Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at George Arthur 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 George Arthur Butchers compare to other places in Surrey Heath?
77% of the 586 rated food businesses in Surrey Heath hold the top rating of 5, and George Arthur Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Surrey Heath Council inspects George Arthur 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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