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 22 June 2026, 2 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: 12 Main Street, LA8 9LN
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How this rating has changed
Hayton Family Butchers was re-inspected on 22 June 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 June 2026 | 4 4 | Held |
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How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Hayton Family Butchers sits behind roughly 2,439 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,439 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ← Hayton Family Butchers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 | 22 June 2026 |
| 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 | 19 June 2026 |
| Nook Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| More? The Artisan Bakery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Nook Bar Staveley Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| The Blind Chocolatier Manufacturers/packers | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 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 22 June 2026.
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 22 June 2026, 2 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 Hayton Family 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 "good". 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?
87% of the 2,808 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, while Hayton Family Butchers holds a 4. 260 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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