Paul Lewis Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Paul Lewis 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 12 June 2025, 12 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: 49-50 High Street, HR5 3BJ
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Paul Lewis Butchers 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% | ← Paul Lewis Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Paul Lewis 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 Paul Lewis Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapevine Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2011 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 23 March 2026 |
| The Regency Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 21 November 2025 |
| Border Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Number 25 Delicatessen Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Walking Hub Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2017 |
| Handmade By Solange Other catering premises | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Paul Lewis Butchers
What is Paul Lewis Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Paul Lewis Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Paul Lewis 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 Paul Lewis Butchers last inspected?
Paul Lewis Butchers was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 12 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 Paul Lewis 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paul Lewis Butchers compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Paul Lewis Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Paul Lewis 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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