Vincent Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Vincent Family Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: High Street, St Keverne, Helston, TR12 6NW
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Vincent Family Butchers among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Vincent Family Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Vincent Family Butchers none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Vincent Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| White Hart Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 December 2025 |
| Polventon House Caring Premises | 123 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Three Tuns Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| SPAR Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| St Keverne Pre School Playgroup Caring Premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Boscarnon Farm Beef Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2015 |
Questions about Vincent Family Butchers
What is Vincent Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Vincent Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 24 October 2025.
Is Vincent Family Butchers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vincent Family Butchers last inspected?
Vincent Family Butchers was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Vincent Family Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vincent Family Butchers compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Vincent Family Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Vincent Family Butchers and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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