Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harborough
Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 September 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: Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop, Station Road, Ullesthorpe, LE17 5BS
How it compares in Harborough
In Harborough, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop sits behind roughly 718 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 679 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop 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 Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chequers Country Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Ullesthorpe Stores Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 June 2026 |
| Ullesthorpe Pre School Ltd School/college/university | 119 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Swan At Ullesthorpe Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Taylorshaw @ Ullesthorpe C Of E Primary School/college/university | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2025 |
| Ullesthorpe Primary School School/college/university | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
| Palmers At Ullesthorpe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop
What is Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop's food hygiene rating?
Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Harborough Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop last inspected?
Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 months 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 Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, while Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop holds a 3. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Marcus Stevens Butchers Shop 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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