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The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver

Pub or bar · The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver Public House, 61 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9DY

Food hygiene rating
012345
Urgent improvementVery good

Major improvement necessary. What a 1 means. Inspected 21 Oct 2025 by City of London Corporation council.

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Spotless handlingBest score for handling and storing food
5-star streakRated 5 at three inspections in a row
Most improvedRating went up at the last inspection

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What the inspector found

Handling and storing foodVery good
Cleanliness and condition of premisesMajor improvement necessary
Management of food safetyGenerally satisfactory

Shorter bar is better. FHRS points: hygiene 0, structural 20, management 10.

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