WJ George Butchers Ltd food hygiene rating
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WJ George Butchers Ltd 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 11 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: B George - Butcher Shop, Cross House, High Street, LD3 0PD
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so WJ George Butchers Ltd sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← WJ George Butchers Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 WJ George Butchers Ltd 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 WJ George Butchers Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olde Papershop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2019 |
| Ashburnham Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 85 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 February 2026 |
| Bridge End Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Parrys Ice-Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| Pobl Pop Ty Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2022 |
| Talgarth Mill Manufacturers/packers | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2013 |
| Tower Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
| Triggs at the Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about WJ George Butchers Ltd
What is WJ George Butchers Ltd's food hygiene rating?
WJ George Butchers Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 11 December 2025.
Is WJ George Butchers Ltd 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 WJ George Butchers Ltd last inspected?
WJ George Butchers Ltd was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at WJ George Butchers Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does WJ George Butchers Ltd compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while WJ George Butchers Ltd holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects WJ George Butchers Ltd 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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