Market Place Butchery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Market Place Butchery 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: Market Place Butchery was inspected on 25 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Northumberland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Northumberland ratings →
Address: 1-3 Paikes Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1HX
How this rating has changed
Market Place Butchery was re-inspected on 25 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 August 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 Northumberland
That puts Market Place Butchery among the 2,815 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 91% 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 | 2,815 | 91% | ← Market Place Butchery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 208 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 398 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Market Place Butchery 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 Market Place Butchery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efe's Turkish Grill House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Sweet Solstice Limited Other catering premises | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Melvyn's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Pig in Muck Pub/bar/nightclub | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| The Alnwick Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Taste of Northumbria Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Coquet Confectioners Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Market Place Butchery
What is Market Place Butchery's food hygiene rating?
Market Place Butchery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 25 August 2026.
Is Market Place Butchery 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 Market Place Butchery last inspected?
Market Place Butchery was last inspected on 25 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Market Place Butchery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Market Place Butchery compare to other places in Northumberland?
91% of the 3,107 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Market Place Butchery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Market Place Butchery 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Market Place Butchery is one of 156 rated food businesses in Alnwick. See every hygiene rating in Alnwick →
Northumberland inspects and rates 3,505 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Northumberland →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
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