WF Burton Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Riding of Yorkshire
WF Burton Butchers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: WF Burton Butchers was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 Market Place, Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 2QW
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
In East Riding of Yorkshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so WF Burton Butchers sits behind roughly 2,504 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,504 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 10% | ← WF Burton Butchers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 171 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 WF Burton 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 WF Burton Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judsons Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Alibiltoncooks Ltd Other catering premises | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bengal Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Railway Street Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Peppercorn Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 July 2025 |
| Young People Count Other catering premises | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
| The Fresh Food Company Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Sebby's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about WF Burton Butchers
What is WF Burton Butchers's food hygiene rating?
WF Burton Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 29 May 2026.
Is WF Burton Butchers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was WF Burton Butchers last inspected?
WF Burton Butchers was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WF Burton Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does WF Burton Butchers compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while WF Burton Butchers holds a 4. 302 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects WF Burton 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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WF Burton Butchers is one of 74 rated food businesses in Pocklington. See every hygiene rating in Pocklington →
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