Metcalfe Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Conwy
Metcalfe 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 27 March 2025, 15 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: 16 Watling Street, Llanrwst, LL26 0LS
How it compares in Conwy
That puts Metcalfe Butchers among the 1,192 places in Conwy holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,192 | 83% | ← Metcalfe Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 154 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Food Llanrwst Ltd Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Caffi Contessa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 February 2026 |
| A L & R O Jones Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Barbwr y Bont Other catering premises | 83 yards away | Exempt | |
| Llanrwst Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Ty Asha Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| The Spice House Other catering premises | 101 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Metcalfe Butchers
What is Metcalfe Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Metcalfe Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Metcalfe 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 Metcalfe Butchers last inspected?
Metcalfe Butchers was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Conwy Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Metcalfe Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Metcalfe Butchers compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and Metcalfe Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Metcalfe 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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