Russell Smith Butchers food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Blaby
Russell Smith Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2025, 17 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: 20 The Nook, Cosby, Leicestershire, LE9 1RQ
How it compares in Blaby
That puts Russell Smith Butchers among the 490 places in Blaby holding top marks, 82% 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 | 490 | 82% | ← Russell Smith Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 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 Russell Smith 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 Russell Smith Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosby Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Brooke House Day School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Cosby Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Attfields Farm Shop And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Russell Smith Butchers
What is Russell Smith Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Russell Smith Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaby Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Russell Smith 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Russell Smith Butchers last inspected?
Russell Smith Butchers was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Russell Smith 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Russell Smith Butchers compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, and Russell Smith Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects Russell Smith 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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