Simon Gibbons Traditional Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
Simon Gibbons Traditional Family Butchers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 March 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: 2 Barber Street, Broseley, TF12 5NR
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Simon Gibbons Traditional Family Butchers sits behind roughly 2,513 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,513 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ← Simon Gibbons Traditional Family Butchers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Simon Gibbons Traditional 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 Simon Gibbons Traditional Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurture And Grow Day Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Select & Save Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Pizza And Kebab Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Amy's Scran Van Mobile caterer | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Broseley Newsagents J And ME Homer Ltd Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Broseley Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Mikey’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Sweet Treats & More Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Simon Gibbons Traditional Family Butchers
What is Simon Gibbons Traditional Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Simon Gibbons Traditional Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Simon Gibbons Traditional Family Butchers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Simon Gibbons Traditional Family Butchers last inspected?
Simon Gibbons Traditional Family Butchers was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Simon Gibbons Traditional Family Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simon Gibbons Traditional Family Butchers compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Simon Gibbons Traditional Family Butchers holds a 4. 222 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Simon Gibbons Traditional 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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