M and H Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
M and H Butchers 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 26 February 2026, 4 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: 11 Market Place, Donington, Spalding, PE11 4ST
How it compares in South Holland
In South Holland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so M and H Butchers sits behind roughly 614 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 614 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← M and H Butchers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 M and H 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 M and H Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Donington Pharmacy Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| The Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Seng House Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Donington Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Amy's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| New Sunlight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Genesis Residential Home Caring Premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Budgens Donington Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about M and H Butchers
What is M and H Butchers's food hygiene rating?
M and H Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Holland Council on 26 February 2026.
Is M and H Butchers 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 M and H Butchers last inspected?
M and H Butchers was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at M and H Butchers?
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 M and H Butchers compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while M and H Butchers holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects M and H 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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