R & M Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · St Albans City
R & M Family Butchers 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: R & M Family Butchers was inspected on 27 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in St Albans City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all St Albans City ratings →
Address: 10 Station Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4SE
How this rating has changed
R & M Family Butchers was re-inspected on 27 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 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 St Albans City
That puts R & M Family Butchers among the 820 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 820 | 77% | ← R & M Family Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 110 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 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 R & M Family Butchers 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 R & M Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Graffiti Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2022 |
| Sear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Losh Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Simmons Bakers Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Pasta Cibo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Paya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about R & M Family Butchers
What is R & M Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
R & M Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 27 August 2026.
Is R & M Family Butchers 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 R & M Family Butchers last inspected?
R & M Family Butchers was last inspected on 27 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at R & M Family Butchers?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does R & M Family Butchers compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,064 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and R & M Family Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects R & M Family Butchers 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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R & M Family Butchers is one of 190 rated food businesses in Harpenden. See every hygiene rating in Harpenden →
St Albans City inspects and rates 1,174 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in St Albans City →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/business/Health-and-safety/food-safety/foodHygieneRating.aspx
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