Hollamby Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Maidstone
Hollamby Family 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 31 October 2025, 8 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: 57 High Street, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9NL
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Hollamby Family Butchers among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Hollamby Family Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hollamby 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 Hollamby Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| The George And Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Krishna Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 March 2025 |
| Franks Bakery Headcorn Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 September 2025 |
| Headcorn Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 May 2025 |
| Oldfields Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Headcorn Hardware Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2025 |
| J K Food And Wine Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Hollamby Family Butchers
What is Hollamby Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Hollamby Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 31 October 2025.
Is Hollamby Family 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 Hollamby Family Butchers last inspected?
Hollamby Family Butchers was last inspected on 31 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hollamby Family Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hollamby Family Butchers compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Hollamby Family Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Hollamby 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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