Nelsons Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rutland
Nelsons 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 18 August 2025, 10 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: 26 High Street, Oakham, LE15 6AL
How it compares in Rutland
That puts Nelsons Butchers among the 347 places in Rutland 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 | 347 | 85% | ← Nelsons Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 48 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 Nelsons 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 Nelsons Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Esquires Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Otters Fine Foods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Hoagies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Leeson's Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Walkers of Oakham Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Lily and Honey Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
Questions about Nelsons Butchers
What is Nelsons Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Nelsons Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 18 August 2025.
Is Nelsons 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 Nelsons Butchers last inspected?
Nelsons Butchers was last inspected on 18 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rutland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nelsons 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 Nelsons Butchers compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and Nelsons Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects Nelsons 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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