The Mad Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torridge
The Mad Butcher holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 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: The Square, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8HJ
How it compares in Torridge
In Torridge, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Mad Butcher sits behind roughly 578 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 578 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ← The Mad Butcher | |
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 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 The Mad 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 The Mad Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2026 |
| Bakery Stores Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 June 2026 |
| Seven Stars Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Catkin Blooms Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| The Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Winkleigh Village Hall Other catering premises | 191 yards away | Exempt | |
| Clotworthy House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| South West Norse @ Winkleigh Primary School School/college/university | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about The Mad Butcher
What is The Mad Butcher's food hygiene rating?
The Mad Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torridge Council on 24 September 2025.
Is The Mad Butcher safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Mad Butcher last inspected?
The Mad Butcher was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mad 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Mad Butcher compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, while The Mad Butcher holds a 4. 61 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects The Mad 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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