The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver
London
Bit dodgy, this one
The breakdown
Last inspected on 21 October 2025 by City of London Corporation.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver, from November 2019 to October 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 1 in 2025.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 1 / 5 | Major improvement necessary |
What does this rating mean?
The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver in London has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.
The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.
Where is it?
The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver Public House,61 West Smithfield,
London,
EC1A 9DY
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver?
Food hygiene at The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver is inspected by City of London Corporation, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation/homepage.htm or [email protected].
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