L Taylor & Sons Ltd (Butcher) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stroud
L Taylor & Sons Ltd (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
The rating dates from 23 July 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: The Cross, 1 West End, Minchinhampton, GL6 9JA
How it compares in Stroud
That puts L Taylor & Sons Ltd (Butcher) among the 790 places in Stroud holding top marks, 80% 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 | 790 | 80% | ← L Taylor & Sons Ltd (Butcher) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 L Taylor & Sons Ltd (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 L Taylor & Sons Ltd (Butcher), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&B Stores Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2021 |
| Henry's Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Passion4juice Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2021 |
| Longfield Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Charity Barn Preserves Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Horsfall House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Burleigh Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Felt Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about L Taylor & Sons Ltd (Butcher)
What is L Taylor & Sons Ltd (Butcher)'s food hygiene rating?
L Taylor & Sons Ltd (Butcher) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stroud Council on 23 July 2025.
Is L Taylor & Sons Ltd (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 L Taylor & Sons Ltd (Butcher) last inspected?
L Taylor & Sons Ltd (Butcher) was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at L Taylor & Sons Ltd (Butcher)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 L Taylor & Sons Ltd (Butcher) compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, and L Taylor & Sons Ltd (Butcher) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects L Taylor & Sons Ltd (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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