Pattons Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cumberland
Pattons Family Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 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.
Address: 28 Wellington Street, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4DE
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Pattons Family Butchers among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Pattons Family Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Pattons 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 Pattons Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caspian Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| Boots the Chemist Retailers - other | 7 yards away | Exempt | |
| Dottie's Traditional Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Willows Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Scoop Value Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| McFalty Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 August 2025 |
| Rowlands Retailers - other | 59 yards away | Exempt | |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2023 |
Questions about Pattons Family Butchers
What is Pattons Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Pattons Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 22 September 2025.
Is Pattons 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pattons Family Butchers last inspected?
Pattons Family Butchers was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pattons Family 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 Pattons Family Butchers compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Pattons Family Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Pattons 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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