Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torridge
Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: Kempthorne, Clawton, Holsworthy, EX22 6QW
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% 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 | 581 | 86% | ← Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 94 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 Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers 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 Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clawton Primary School & Pre School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Clawton Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2016 |
| Holsworthy Ales Manufacturers/packers | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Leworthy Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2017 |
| Ashwater Village Shop Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2013 |
| Southcott Stores Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| The Anglers Rest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers
What is Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers's food hygiene rating?
Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers 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 Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers last inspected?
Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers?
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 Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Ruby County Butchers And Quality Meat Suppliers 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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