The Meating Joint Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stratford-on-Avon
The Meating Joint 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
This is a fresh result: The Meating Joint Butchers was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Spernal Ash Nurseries, Alcester Road, Studley, B80 7PD
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The Meating Joint Butchers among the 1,074 places in Stratford-on-Avon 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← The Meating Joint Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Meating Joint Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needlemakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2019 |
| St Marys Studley C Of E Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Spotty Pots Limited Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Macc Care (Studley) Limited Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Conservative And Unionist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2019 |
| Oriental Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Bruno's Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about The Meating Joint Butchers
What is The Meating Joint Butchers's food hygiene rating?
The Meating Joint Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 13 May 2026.
Is The Meating Joint 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 The Meating Joint Butchers last inspected?
The Meating Joint Butchers was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
How does The Meating Joint Butchers compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and The Meating Joint Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Meating Joint 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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