Hands Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Broxtowe
Hands 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 25 February 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: 213 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3GS
How it compares in Broxtowe
That puts Hands Butchers among the 543 places in Broxtowe 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 | 543 | 77% | ← Hands Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Hands 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 Hands Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Aggys Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Age UK - Age Concern Eastwood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Aspens Services LTD School/college/university | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Anchor Hanover Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2022 |
| Eastwood Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2022 |
| Eastwood Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2021 |
Questions about Hands Butchers
What is Hands Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Hands Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxtowe Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Hands 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 Hands Butchers last inspected?
Hands Butchers was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxtowe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hands 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 Hands Butchers compare to other places in Broxtowe?
77% of the 705 rated food businesses in Broxtowe hold the top rating of 5, and Hands Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxtowe Council inspects Hands 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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