L M & L Tyson Family Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Durham
L M & L Tyson Family Butcher holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 September 2025, 9 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: 28 High Street South, Langley Moor, DH7 8JW
How it compares in Durham
A 2 is rare: only 50 of 4,133 rated places in Durham score this low, about one in 83. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ← L M & L Tyson Family Butcher | |
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 L M & L Tyson Family Butcher the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to L M & L Tyson Family Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinachina Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Fitzpatrick's Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| CJs Funhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Chestnut Villa B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Emmys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Emmys Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Durham City Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Durham High School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about L M & L Tyson Family Butcher
What is L M & L Tyson Family Butcher's food hygiene rating?
L M & L Tyson Family Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Durham Council on 24 September 2025.
Is L M & L Tyson Family Butcher safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was L M & L Tyson Family Butcher last inspected?
L M & L Tyson Family Butcher was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at L M & L Tyson Family Butcher?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does L M & L Tyson Family Butcher compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while L M & L Tyson Family Butcher holds a 2. 50 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects L M & L Tyson Family Butcher 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Durham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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