R.J and JB Mailes, Butchers Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
R.J and JB Mailes, Butchers Shop 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 12 March 2026, 4 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: Old Malt House, Ewyas Harold, HR2 0EX
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts R.J and JB Mailes, Butchers Shop among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← R.J and JB Mailes, Butchers Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 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 R.J and JB Mailes, 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 R.J and JB Mailes, Butchers Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewyas Harold Village Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2009 |
| The Dog Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| The Old Stables Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Ewyas Harold Primary School School/college/university | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Temple Bar Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Neil Powell Master Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Golden Valley Barns Ltd Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2022 |
| Pontrilas Village Store, Post Office & Cafe Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about R.J and JB Mailes, Butchers Shop
What is R.J and JB Mailes, Butchers Shop's food hygiene rating?
R.J and JB Mailes, Butchers Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 12 March 2026.
Is R.J and JB Mailes, Butchers Shop 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 R.J and JB Mailes, Butchers Shop last inspected?
R.J and JB Mailes, Butchers Shop was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at R.J and JB Mailes, Butchers Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does R.J and JB Mailes, Butchers Shop compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and R.J and JB Mailes, Butchers Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects R.J and JB Mailes, 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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