M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Warwickshire
M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 April 2026, 2 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: 10 - 12 Bridge Street, Polesworth, B78 1DT
How it compares in North Warwickshire
In North Warwickshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd sits behind roughly 569 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 504 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 6% | ← M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd | |
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 M J Smith (Butchers) 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 M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffords Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Anker Bridge Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| No. 3 Bistro & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Aunt Etties Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Maggies Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Baburchi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Donkey Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd
What is M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Warwickshire Council on 16 April 2026.
Is M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd last inspected?
M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Warwickshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd compare to other places in North Warwickshire?
81% of the 623 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, while M J Smith (Butchers) Ltd holds a 3. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Warwickshire Council inspects M J Smith (Butchers) 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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