Sanderson's Butchers food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Westmorland and Furness
Sanderson's Butchers 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 18 May 2026, 3 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Westmorland and Furness ratings →
Address: 23 Market Street, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QN
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How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Sanderson's Butchers among the 2,439 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 87% 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 | 2,439 | 87% | ← Sanderson's Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 348 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 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 Sanderson's 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 Sanderson's Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleby Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Kirkby Stephen Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2020 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Archway Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Mic Macs Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Old Croft House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2016 |
| The White Hare Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Sanderson's Butchers
What is Sanderson's Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Sanderson's Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Sanderson's 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sanderson's Butchers last inspected?
Sanderson's Butchers was last inspected on 18 May 2026, 3 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 Sanderson's Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sanderson's Butchers compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
87% of the 2,808 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Sanderson's Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Sanderson's 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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