Stuart Lowen Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Stuart Lowen 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 2 July 2025, 12 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: 4B Hawksworth Road, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BZ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Stuart Lowen Butchers among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Stuart Lowen Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Stuart Lowen 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 Stuart Lowen Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcombe Methodist Church Other catering premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Minehead EYE Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Roselight House Other catering premises | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2008 |
| Minehead Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Broadlands Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Minehead Middle School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Seafare Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Stuart Lowen Butchers
What is Stuart Lowen Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Stuart Lowen Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Stuart Lowen 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 Stuart Lowen Butchers last inspected?
Stuart Lowen Butchers was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stuart Lowen Butchers?
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 Stuart Lowen Butchers compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Stuart Lowen Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Stuart Lowen 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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