J. Thompson Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
J. Thompson Butcher 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 26 November 2025, 9 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.
95% of rated food businesses in North Yorkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Yorkshire ratings →
Address: 125 High Street, DL7 8PQ
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts J. Thompson Butcher among the 5,385 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,385 | 86% | ← J. Thompson Butcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 533 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 218 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 61 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 829 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 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 J. Thompson Butcher 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 J. Thompson Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Chocolat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| The Green Apple Tree Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Kitson's Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| The Tickle Toby Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Dolcie Other catering premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Fortunate Son Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Easy Shop 4U LTD Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
Questions about J. Thompson Butcher
What is J. Thompson Butcher's food hygiene rating?
J. Thompson Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 26 November 2025.
Is J. Thompson Butcher 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 J. Thompson Butcher last inspected?
J. Thompson Butcher was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J. Thompson Butcher?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J. Thompson Butcher compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,255 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and J. Thompson Butcher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects J. Thompson Butcher 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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J. Thompson Butcher is one of 156 rated food businesses in Northallerton. See every hygiene rating in Northallerton →
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