Gary Simpson Butchers Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Kesteven
Gary Simpson Butchers Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2025, 17 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: Four Seasons Garden Centre, London Road, NG34 8NY
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Gary Simpson Butchers Ltd among the 860 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 860 | 93% | ← Gary Simpson Butchers Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 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 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 Gary Simpson 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 Gary Simpson Butchers Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennells Garden Centre Sleaford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| The Horseshoes Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Glenholme Holdingham Grange Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Gary Simpson Butchers Ltd
What is Gary Simpson Butchers Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Gary Simpson Butchers Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Gary Simpson Butchers Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gary Simpson Butchers Ltd last inspected?
Gary Simpson Butchers Ltd was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 17 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 Gary Simpson Butchers Ltd?
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 Gary Simpson Butchers Ltd compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Gary Simpson Butchers Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Gary Simpson 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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