Boults Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tameside
Boults 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 25 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Boults Butchers, 63 Melbourne Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2JJ
How it compares in Tameside
That puts Boults Butchers among the 1,194 places in Tameside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,194 | 74% | ← Boults Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 142 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 41 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Boults 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 Boults Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 A Day Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Bridge Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Buonasera Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Bohemian Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Cafe Continental Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Belinda's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bunters Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Boults Butchers
What is Boults Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Boults Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tameside Council on 25 June 2024.
Is Boults 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 Boults Butchers last inspected?
Boults Butchers was last inspected on 25 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Boults Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boults Butchers compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, and Boults Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Boults 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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