Crawford's Butcher & Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Kesteven
Crawford's Butcher & Bakery holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The food producer met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 January 2026, 5 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: 3-5 High Street North, NG34 9DY
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Crawford's Butcher & Bakery sits behind roughly 915 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Crawford's Butcher & Bakery | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Crawford's Butcher & Bakery 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 Crawford's Butcher & Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Roma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2025 |
| New Oriental Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Ward Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| The Shoulder of Mutton Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2003 |
| Top Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Butties & Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Elite Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Golden Phoenix Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about Crawford's Butcher & Bakery
What is Crawford's Butcher & Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Crawford's Butcher & Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Kesteven Council on 30 January 2026.
Is Crawford's Butcher & Bakery safe to eat at?
A 3 means the food producer met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Crawford's Butcher & Bakery last inspected?
Crawford's Butcher & Bakery was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Crawford's Butcher & Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crawford's Butcher & Bakery compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Crawford's Butcher & Bakery holds a 3. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Crawford's Butcher & Bakery 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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