Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) 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: Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) was inspected on 26 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Wiltshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wiltshire ratings →
Address: 1A, Malmesbury, SN16 9AS
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How this rating has changed
Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) was re-inspected on 26 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) among the 2,425 places in Wiltshire 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 | 2,425 | 81% | ← Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 341 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 1,272 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 Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) 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 Leonard Walker (Family Butcher), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birdcage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 February 2026 |
| The Whole Hog Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| Black Dog Coffee Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Lally's Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Co-Op Welcome Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 43 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2024 |
| Oxfam Retailers - other | 45 yards away | Exempt | |
| J & D Jackdaws Café Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 February 2026 |
| Jackdaws Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
Questions about Leonard Walker (Family Butcher)
What is Leonard Walker (Family Butcher)'s food hygiene rating?
Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 26 August 2026.
Is Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) 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 Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) last inspected?
Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Leonard Walker (Family Butcher)?
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 Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,990 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) 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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Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) is one of 53 rated food businesses in Malmesbury. See every hygiene rating in Malmesbury →
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