The County Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
The County 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: Gormain Farm, Common Moor, Liskeard, PL14 6RS
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The County Butcher among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← The County Butcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 County 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 The County Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Trengale Farm Holiday Cottages Shop Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Inkies Smokehouse BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Olive & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| The Market Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bridle And Groom Weddings Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| St Cleer Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2014 |
| St Cleer Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Horizon Farm General Stores And Cliffords Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about The County Butcher
What is The County Butcher's food hygiene rating?
The County Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 3 December 2025.
Is The County 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 The County Butcher last inspected?
The County Butcher was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The County 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 The County Butcher compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The County Butcher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The County 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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Understanding this rating
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The County Butcher is one of 126 rated food businesses in Liskeard. See every hygiene rating in Liskeard →
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