Nichols Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
Nichols Family Butchers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - 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: 30 Sizewell Road, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4AB
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Nichols Family Butchers sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ← Nichols Family Butchers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Nichols Family 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 Nichols Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Gals Un Limited Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Giri Trading Ltd T/A Leiston Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Seahawks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Golden House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 October 2024 |
| Leiston East Of England Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Rosie's Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Yuan Feng Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about Nichols Family Butchers
What is Nichols Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Nichols Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Nichols Family Butchers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nichols Family Butchers last inspected?
Nichols Family Butchers was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nichols Family 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nichols Family Butchers compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Nichols Family Butchers holds a 4. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Nichols Family 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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