Butcher's Hook Alehouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southampton
Butcher's Hook Alehouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 7 Manor Farm Road, Southampton, SO18 1NN
How it compares in Southampton
That puts Butcher's Hook Alehouse among the 1,016 places in Southampton holding top marks, 68% 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 | 1,016 | 68% | ← Butcher's Hook Alehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 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 Butcher's Hook Alehouse 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 Butcher's Hook Alehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andys Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| BEK Sourdough Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Bean off Road Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2017 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Bitterne Park Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Bitterne Park School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Bitterne Manor Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| 360 Sports Coaching Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Butcher's Hook Alehouse
What is Butcher's Hook Alehouse's food hygiene rating?
Butcher's Hook Alehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southampton Council on 24 January 2024.
Is Butcher's Hook Alehouse 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Butcher's Hook Alehouse last inspected?
Butcher's Hook Alehouse was last inspected on 24 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Butcher's Hook Alehouse?
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 Butcher's Hook Alehouse compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, and Butcher's Hook Alehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Butcher's Hook Alehouse 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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