Dales Traditional Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Dales Traditional 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
The rating dates from 8 October 2025, 9 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: 2 Market Street, LA6 2AU
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Dales Traditional Butchers among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← Dales Traditional Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 Very 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 Dales Traditional 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 Dales Traditional Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2026 |
| Copper Kettle Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 March 2026 |
| Number Nine Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Botanica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| St Mary's Church Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Zero Pantry Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Methodist Church Kirkby Lonsdale Committee Other catering premises | 87 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Dales Traditional Butchers
What is Dales Traditional Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Dales Traditional Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Dales Traditional 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 Dales Traditional Butchers last inspected?
Dales Traditional Butchers was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dales Traditional Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Dales Traditional Butchers compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Dales Traditional Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Dales Traditional 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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