Nelsons Butchers Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
Nelsons Butchers Ltd 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 2 July 2025, 12 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: 37 Broad Street, Stamford, PE9 1PJ
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Nelsons Butchers Ltd sits behind roughly 916 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 916 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ← Nelsons Butchers Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 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 Nelsons 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 Nelsons Butchers Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepalese Vansa Ghar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School Caring Premises | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Kitchen at The Lord Burghley Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Smithers of Stamford Ltd Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Scandimania Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Cakes & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Frothy's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Hambleton Bakery Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Nelsons Butchers Ltd
What is Nelsons Butchers Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Nelsons Butchers Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Nelsons Butchers Ltd 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 Nelsons Butchers Ltd last inspected?
Nelsons Butchers Ltd was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nelsons Butchers Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Nelsons Butchers Ltd compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Nelsons Butchers Ltd holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Nelsons 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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