Dave's Quality Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Dave's Quality 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 26 May 2016, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: within Market Hall (Stall 6), Church Street, Eccles, M30 0EA
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Dave's Quality Butchers sits behind roughly 1,221 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ← Dave's Quality Butchers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 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 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 Dave's Quality 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 Dave's Quality Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Abbey Grove Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Ascott Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Arbour Academy School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Arden Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Ace Conditioning Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Beechfield Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Blossom by La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
Questions about Dave's Quality Butchers
What is Dave's Quality Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Dave's Quality Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 26 May 2016.
Is Dave's Quality 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 Dave's Quality Butchers last inspected?
Dave's Quality Butchers was last inspected on 26 May 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dave's Quality 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dave's Quality Butchers compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Dave's Quality Butchers holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Dave's Quality 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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