Ringrose Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harborough
Ringrose 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 19 January 2023, more than 3 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: Butchers, Astley Court, Main Street, LE9 6RE
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Ringrose Butchers among the 679 places in Harborough 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 | 679 | 93% | ← Ringrose Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 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 Ringrose 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 Ringrose Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chinese Takeway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Central England Cooperative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Teapots Nursery Academy Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Golden Fish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Estley Stores LTD Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2017 |
| John F Milner Bakers Limited Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| The Breakfast Nook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Eats On Main Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Ringrose Butchers
What is Ringrose Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Ringrose Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 19 January 2023.
Is Ringrose 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 Ringrose Butchers last inspected?
Ringrose Butchers was last inspected on 19 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ringrose 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ringrose Butchers compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Ringrose Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Ringrose 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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