Butchers Pencil
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Butchers Pencil is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 59 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham, NG5 5LD, in the Nottingham City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Nottingham City oversees 3,032 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Nottingham City is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 59 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham
- Postcode
- NG5 5LD
- Local Authority
- Nottingham City
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1418138
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Butchers Pencil?
Butchers Pencil has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Nottingham City.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Butchers Pencil last inspected?
Butchers Pencil was last inspected on 2025-11-08. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Butchers Pencil located?
Butchers Pencil is located at 59 Beckhampton Road, Nottingham , NG5 5LD, in the Nottingham City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NG5 postcode area.