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The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver food hygiene rating

The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver

The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver Public House
61 West Smithfield
London
EC1A 9DY
Inspected 21 October 2025

Food hygiene rating

Rated by City of London Corporation

Current
1

Major improvement necessary

Major improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.

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At a glance

Business summary

The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver in City of London Corporation currently has a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 21 October 2025. The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver Public House, 61 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9DY.

Business name
The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver
Business type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Local authority
City of London Corporation
Scheme
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Rating date
21 October 2025
FHRS ID
295222
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About this information

Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.

Latest inspection

Inspection details

21 October 2025

Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.

Hygienic food handling

Very good

Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.

Cleanliness and condition

Major improvement necessary

Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.

Management of food safety

Generally satisfactory

Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.

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Previous records

Rating history

There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver.

Inspection dateRatingDescriptionStatus
21 October 2025 1 Major improvement necessary Current