George Arthur Butchers

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-05

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

George Arthur Butchers is a manufacturers/packers located at 70 Guildford Road, Lightwater, Surrey, GU18 5SD, in the Surrey Heath local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Surrey Heath oversees 690 registered food businesses, of which 77% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Surrey Heath is 4.6 out of 5. 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
Manufacturers/packers
Address
70 Guildford Road, Lightwater, Surrey
Postcode
GU18 5SD
Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
50164

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of George Arthur Butchers?

George Arthur Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Surrey Heath.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a manufacturers/packers?

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 George Arthur Butchers last inspected?

George Arthur Butchers was last inspected on 2026-03-05. 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 George Arthur Butchers located?

George Arthur Butchers is located at 70 Guildford Road, Lightwater, Surrey , GU18 5SD, in the Surrey Heath local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the GU18 postcode area.