Gary Simpson Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
Gary Simpson 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
This is a fresh result: Gary Simpson Butchers was inspected on 17 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in South Holland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Holland ratings →
Address: 25 Hall Place, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1SG
How this rating has changed
Gary Simpson Butchers was re-inspected on 17 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Gary Simpson Butchers among the 623 places in South Holland holding top marks, 87% 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 | 623 | 87% | ← Gary Simpson Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 89 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 Very 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 Gary Simpson 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 Gary Simpson Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| Marcos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Adams Shop Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2025 |
| Penningtons Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Paceys Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about Gary Simpson Butchers
What is Gary Simpson Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Gary Simpson Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 17 July 2026.
Is Gary Simpson 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 Gary Simpson Butchers last inspected?
Gary Simpson Butchers was last inspected on 17 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gary Simpson 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gary Simpson Butchers compare to other places in South Holland?
87% of the 715 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Gary Simpson Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Gary Simpson 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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Gary Simpson Butchers is one of 461 rated food businesses in Spalding. See every hygiene rating in Spalding →
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