Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ribble Valley
Gary Rowles, Quality 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
This is a fresh result: Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers was inspected on 27 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
97% of rated food businesses in Ribble Valley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Ribble Valley ratings →
Address: 6-8 Inglewhite Road, Longridge, PR3 3JR
How this rating has changed
Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers was re-inspected on 27 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Ribble Valley
That puts Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers among the 506 places in Ribble Valley holding top marks, 88% 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 | 506 | 88% | ← Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 78 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 Gary Rowles, Quality 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 Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binny & the Bean Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
| Applejacks Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Happy Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| Forrest Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2018 |
| Anji's Emporium Ltd Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| The Stagedoor Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Fullaloves Wines Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Longridge Hall Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers
What is Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ribble Valley Council on 27 July 2026.
Is Gary Rowles, Quality 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 Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers last inspected?
Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers was last inspected on 27 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ribble Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gary Rowles, Quality 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 Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers compare to other places in Ribble Valley?
88% of the 572 rated food businesses in Ribble Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ribble Valley Council inspects Gary Rowles, Quality 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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Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers is one of 53 rated food businesses in Longridge. See every hygiene rating in Longridge →
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