The Westrope Butchery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
The Westrope Butchery 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 7 August 2025, 11 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: 17 The Rye, Eaton Bray, Dunstable, LU6 2BQ
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts The Westrope Butchery among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← The Westrope Butchery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 The Westrope Butchery 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 The Westrope Butchery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
| Happy Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Eaton Bray Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Eaton Bray Academy & Preschool School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| F Horton and Son Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 April 2026 |
| The Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 August 2025 |
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Marbled Meats Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about The Westrope Butchery
What is The Westrope Butchery's food hygiene rating?
The Westrope Butchery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 7 August 2025.
Is The Westrope Butchery 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 The Westrope Butchery last inspected?
The Westrope Butchery was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Westrope Butchery?
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 The Westrope Butchery compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Westrope Butchery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Westrope Butchery 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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