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Butchers Block

Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 3 December 2025.

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Quick facts

  • Butchers Block scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 3 December 2025.
  • Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
  • Classified as retailers - other in East Suffolk.
  • Inspected by East Suffolk Environmental Health.
Address
8 High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1DD

Local authority: East Suffolk · council website ↗

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What this means

Major improvement necessary.

Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.

Classified as a food retailer. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.

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Common questions

What people ask about Butchers Block.

What is Butchers Block's FSA hygiene rating?

Butchers Block scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 3 December 2025. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.

When was Butchers Block last inspected?

The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for Butchers Block was on 3 December 2025, 5 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.

Is Butchers Block required to display its hygiene rating?

No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.

Is it safe to eat at Butchers Block?

Butchers Block's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.

How does Butchers Block compare to other venues in East Suffolk?

Butchers Block's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in East Suffolk on the dedicated East Suffolk aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.

Primary sources

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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.

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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.

Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 3 December 2025. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.

Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.