Leeson Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Melton
Leeson Family 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 October 2025, 8 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: Hilltop Farm, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0NX
How it compares in Melton
That puts Leeson Family Butchers among the 398 places in Melton holding top marks, 85% 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 | 398 | 85% | ← Leeson Family Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 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 Leeson Family 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 Leeson Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rascals Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Impact Food Group @ John Ferneley College School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Andy's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
Questions about Leeson Family Butchers
What is Leeson Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Leeson Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 24 October 2025.
Is Leeson Family 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 Leeson Family Butchers last inspected?
Leeson Family Butchers was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Leeson Family 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Leeson Family Butchers compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Leeson Family Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Leeson Family 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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