John Hutton Butchers LTD food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
John Hutton Butchers LTD 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 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Butchers Shop, The Street, Earl Soham, IP13 7SA
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts John Hutton Butchers LTD among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← John Hutton Butchers LTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 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 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 John Hutton Butchers LTD 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 John Hutton Butchers LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertas At Earl Soham CP School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Victoria Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2026 |
| Old Mill House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
| Honeysuckle Holidays Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2018 |
| The Cretingham Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 August 2025 |
| Brandeston Hall School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Bedfield Primary School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| FramFridge Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about John Hutton Butchers LTD
What is John Hutton Butchers LTD's food hygiene rating?
John Hutton Butchers LTD has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 30 October 2024.
Is John Hutton Butchers LTD 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 John Hutton Butchers LTD last inspected?
John Hutton Butchers LTD was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 John Hutton Butchers LTD?
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 John Hutton Butchers LTD compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and John Hutton Butchers LTD is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects John Hutton Butchers LTD 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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