Wetherills Butchers food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Kesteven
Wetherills Butchers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 13 November 2013, more than 12 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Rear Of, 21 Southgate, NG34 7SU
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Wetherills Butchers sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ← Wetherills Butchers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Wetherills 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 Wetherills Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appetites Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Chama News Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2015 |
| Emily's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Sugarmill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Tablez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Sleaford & District Legionnaires Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Bobby's Sweet Temptations Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2008 |
| Little Oven Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about Wetherills Butchers
What is Wetherills Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Wetherills Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 13 November 2013.
Is Wetherills Butchers 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wetherills Butchers last inspected?
Wetherills Butchers was last inspected on 13 November 2013, more than 12 years 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 Wetherills Butchers?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wetherills Butchers compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Wetherills Butchers holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Wetherills 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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