C J Barker Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Norfolk
C J Barker 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 12 February 2026, 5 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: Caxton House, Victoria Road, Diss, IP22 4JN
How it compares in South Norfolk
In South Norfolk, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so C J Barker Butchers sits behind roughly 823 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 823 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 100 | 10% | ← C J Barker Butchers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 C J Barker 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 C J Barker Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Victoria Road Superstore Limited Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Diss Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Oak House Caring Premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about C J Barker Butchers
What is C J Barker Butchers's food hygiene rating?
C J Barker Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Norfolk Council on 12 February 2026.
Is C J Barker 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 C J Barker Butchers last inspected?
C J Barker Butchers was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at C J Barker Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does C J Barker Butchers compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 980 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while C J Barker Butchers holds a 4. 100 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects C J Barker 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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