Hayton Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Hayton Family Butchers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 11 January 2024, more than 2 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: 12 Main Street, LA8 9LN
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Hayton Family Butchers sits behind roughly 2,390 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ← Hayton Family Butchers | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Hayton Family 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 Hayton Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimi's Gelato Kitchen Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Spar Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| The Beehive Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2023 |
| More? The Artisan Bakery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| The Blind Chocolatier Manufacturers/packers | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Nook Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| More? The Artisan Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Hayton Family Butchers
What is Hayton Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Hayton Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 11 January 2024.
Is Hayton Family 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hayton Family Butchers last inspected?
Hayton Family Butchers was last inspected on 11 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Hayton Family 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hayton Family 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, while Hayton Family Butchers holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Hayton Family 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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