The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver

61 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9DY

Pub / Bar / Nightclub

Last inspected 21 October 2025 (11 months ago)

Major improvement necessary

Inspection breakdown

Points are given for not meeting standards, so fewer points is better. Read more about how the scoring works.

30 points in total. The overall rating is set by the total and by the worst single area, so 20 points for cleanliness and condition holds this business at 1.

Hygienic food handling

Very good

0 of 25 points

Preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage

Cleanliness and condition

Major improvement necessary

20 of 25 points

Layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control

Management of food safety

Generally satisfactory

10 of 30 points

Checks in place, staff knowledge, and confidence standards will be kept up

Location

61 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9DY (opens in Google Maps)

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Details

Scheme: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme · England
Local authority: City of London Corporation
Town/city: London
County: Greater London
Business type: Pub / Bar / Nightclub
FHRS ID: 295222

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