Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Amber Valley
Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd 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 9 July 2025, 12 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: 35 Oxford Street Ripley Derbyshire, DE5 3AH
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd among the 787 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 787 | 81% | ← Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 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 Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd 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 Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee N Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Honey Bee Kitchen Other catering premises | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Elements Live Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Birds Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2022 |
| Family House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2019 |
Questions about Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd
What is Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 9 July 2025.
Is Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd 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 Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd last inspected?
Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 971 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Paul Walker Butchers Ripley Ltd 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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