Country Butcher -Harrogate Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Country Butcher -Harrogate Ltd 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 rating dates from 4 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Country Butchers 11 Leeds Road, HG2 8AW
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Country Butcher -Harrogate Ltd among the 5,364 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← Country Butcher -Harrogate Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 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 Country Butcher -Harrogate Ltd 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 Country Butcher -Harrogate Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Ashfield Court Care Home Caring Premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Cortado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2021 |
| Balcony Sports Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2019 |
| Folk Coffee House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Foodpod Solutions Limited -Vending Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2022 |
Questions about Country Butcher -Harrogate Ltd
What is Country Butcher -Harrogate Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Country Butcher -Harrogate Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Country Butcher -Harrogate Ltd 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 Country Butcher -Harrogate Ltd last inspected?
Country Butcher -Harrogate Ltd was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 Country Butcher -Harrogate Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Country Butcher -Harrogate Ltd compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Country Butcher -Harrogate Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Country Butcher -Harrogate Ltd 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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