Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stroud
Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) 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 6 March 2025, 16 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: 15 George Street, Nailsworth, Stroud, GL6 0AG
How it compares in Stroud
In Stroud, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) sits behind roughly 790 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 12% | ← Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs House Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| The Olive Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Shiny Goodness Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2018 |
| Baked By Beth Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Giuseppe's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Williams Oyster Bar And Food Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Holy Spirits Ltd. Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Amberley Playgroup School/college/university | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
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 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stroud Council on 6 March 2025.
Is Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) 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 Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) last inspected?
Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 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 Leonard Walker (Family Butcher)?
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 Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) compare to other places in Stroud?
80% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, while Leonard Walker (Family Butcher) holds a 4. 122 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud 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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