Butchers Block (The) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Somerset
Butchers Block (The) 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 27 January 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: 55 High Street, Portishead, BS20 6AG
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Butchers Block (The) among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Butchers Block (The) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Butchers Block (The) 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 Butchers Block (The), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough Inn (The) Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Phoenix Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Block Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Poacher Portishead Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Creation Cakes Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Impero Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Indian Empire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Butchers Block (The)
What is Butchers Block (The)'s food hygiene rating?
Butchers Block (The) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Butchers Block (The) 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 Butchers Block (The) last inspected?
Butchers Block (The) was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Butchers Block (The)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Butchers Block (The) compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Butchers Block (The) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Butchers Block (The) 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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