The Butcher & Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Arun
The Butcher & Deli holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 September 2025, 9 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: 135 The Street, Rustington, BN16 3DN
How it compares in Arun
In Arun, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Butcher & Deli sits behind roughly 1,103 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 972 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ← The Butcher & Deli | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Butcher & Deli 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 The Butcher & Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Broadmark Cafe-Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Barry Wadsworth Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2020 |
| Cavavin Wine Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Establo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Fig Cafe and Tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Applepips Heritage House School/college/university | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about The Butcher & Deli
What is The Butcher & Deli's food hygiene rating?
The Butcher & Deli has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Arun Council on 26 September 2025.
Is The Butcher & Deli safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Butcher & Deli last inspected?
The Butcher & Deli was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Butcher & Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Butcher & Deli compare to other places in Arun?
83% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, while The Butcher & Deli holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects The Butcher & Deli 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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