The Butcher's Hook And Cleaver

Rated 1/5 — Major improvement necessary

This rating was recorded at the most recent inspection. Ratings can change after reinspection — a low score does not necessarily reflect current standards. For the latest information, contact the local authority or check the FSA website.

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Last inspected

21 October 2025

Business type

Pub/bar/nightclub

Local authority

City of London Corporation

Scheme

FHRS (England, Wales & NI)

Address

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

Inspection score breakdown

Lower raw scores are better. Bars show inverted values — a full bar means the best possible score.

Hygiene

0/25

Structural

20/25

Management

10/30

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