Neil Gladwin Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Neil Gladwin Butchers holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Neil Gladwin Butchers was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Herefordshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Herefordshire ratings →
Address: 5 High Street, HR7 4AA
How this rating has changed
Neil Gladwin Butchers has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 21 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 3 2 | Worse |
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 Herefordshire
A 2 is rare: only 22 of 1,572 rated places in Herefordshire score this low, about one in 71. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,222 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ← Neil Gladwin Butchers | |
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 207 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Neil Gladwin Butchers the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Neil Gladwin Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| New Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Mahi's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 July 2025 |
| Flavours Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 February 2026 |
| Lin's Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 July 2025 |
| Bromyard Pharmacy Retailers - other | 65 yards away | Exempt | |
| History on Broad Street Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
Questions about Neil Gladwin Butchers
What is Neil Gladwin Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Neil Gladwin Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Herefordshire Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Neil Gladwin Butchers safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Neil Gladwin Butchers last inspected?
Neil Gladwin Butchers was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month 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 Neil Gladwin Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Neil Gladwin Butchers compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,572 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Neil Gladwin Butchers holds a 2. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Neil Gladwin 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Herefordshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Neil Gladwin Butchers is one of 51 rated food businesses in Bromyard. See every hygiene rating in Bromyard →
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