McLeish Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wokingham
McLeish 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
The rating dates from 24 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: 73 Rances Lane, Wokingham, RG40 2LQ
How it compares in Wokingham
That puts McLeish Butchers among the 849 places in Wokingham holding top marks, 80% 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 | 849 | 80% | ← McLeish Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 69 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 McLeish 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 McLeish Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2022 |
| Cherry Local Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Culinera @ Wescott Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Culinera @ Westende Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Brown Bag Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Baranda Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
Questions about McLeish Butchers
What is McLeish Butchers's food hygiene rating?
McLeish Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wokingham Council on 24 February 2026.
Is McLeish 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 McLeish Butchers last inspected?
McLeish Butchers was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wokingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at McLeish Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does McLeish Butchers compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, and McLeish Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects McLeish 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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