J York Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thurrock
J York 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: J York Butchers was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: York Butchers, 6 East Tilbury Road, Linford, SS17 0QH
How it compares in Thurrock
That puts J York Butchers among the 834 places in Thurrock holding top marks, 71% 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 | 834 | 71% | ← J York Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 122 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 J York 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 J York Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Linford Kebab & Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2025 |
| Kandy Kayla Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| East Tilbury Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Little Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| George's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2025 |
| Essex Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Cheers Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about J York Butchers
What is J York Butchers's food hygiene rating?
J York Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thurrock Council on 23 June 2026.
Is J York 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 J York Butchers last inspected?
J York Butchers was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J York 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 J York Butchers compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, and J York Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects J York 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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