Paul Shum Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Staffordshire
Paul Shum Family 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
This is a fresh result: Paul Shum Family Butchers was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Woodmill Farm, Lower Hoar Cross Road, Woodmill, DE13 8PG
How it compares in East Staffordshire
That puts Paul Shum Family Butchers among the 746 places in East Staffordshire holding top marks, 73% 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 | 746 | 73% | ← Paul Shum Family Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 182 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 Paul Shum Family 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 Paul Shum Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrummy's at the Barn Retailers - other | 1 yards away | Exempt | |
| St Peters C E Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| St Peters Badgers Before and After School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Russells at the Deer Park Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| The Deer Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Paul Shum Family Butchers
What is Paul Shum Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Paul Shum Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Paul Shum Family 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 Paul Shum Family Butchers last inspected?
Paul Shum Family Butchers was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Paul Shum Family 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 Paul Shum Family Butchers compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,017 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Paul Shum Family Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Paul Shum Family 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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