G Simpson Butchers Ltd at Stamford Garden Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rutland
G Simpson Butchers Ltd at Stamford Garden Centre 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 2 April 2026, 3 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: Stamford Garden Centre, Old Great North Road, Little Casterton, PE9 4BB
How it compares in Rutland
That puts G Simpson Butchers Ltd at Stamford Garden Centre 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% | ← G Simpson Butchers Ltd at Stamford Garden Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 G Simpson Butchers Ltd at Stamford Garden Centre 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 G Simpson Butchers Ltd at Stamford Garden Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casterton College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Love Food JM Ltd at Great Casterton C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| BP Platinum at Bloodyoaks Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| OK Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Acorn Childcare Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ Malcolm Sargent Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about G Simpson Butchers Ltd at Stamford Garden Centre
What is G Simpson Butchers Ltd at Stamford Garden Centre's food hygiene rating?
G Simpson Butchers Ltd at Stamford Garden Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rutland Council on 2 April 2026.
Is G Simpson Butchers Ltd at Stamford Garden Centre 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 G Simpson Butchers Ltd at Stamford Garden Centre last inspected?
G Simpson Butchers Ltd at Stamford Garden Centre was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 3 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 G Simpson Butchers Ltd at Stamford Garden Centre?
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 G Simpson Butchers Ltd at Stamford Garden Centre compare to other places in Rutland?
85% of the 410 rated food businesses in Rutland hold the top rating of 5, and G Simpson Butchers Ltd at Stamford Garden Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rutland Council inspects G Simpson Butchers Ltd at Stamford Garden Centre 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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