J L Thomas Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wolverhampton
J L Thomas Butcher 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 November 2025, 7 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: Bilston Retail Market, Market Way, Wolverhampton, WV14 0DN
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts J L Thomas Butcher among the 1,532 places in Wolverhampton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,532 | 75% | ← J L Thomas Butcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 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 Very 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 J L Thomas Butcher 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 J L Thomas Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennetts Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Afghan Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| Alan Warwick Butchers Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2019 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2022 |
| Astons Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
| Adam Deals Ltd Retailers - other | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Asda Express Millfields PFS Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| ABM Catering @ Villiers Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
Questions about J L Thomas Butcher
What is J L Thomas Butcher's food hygiene rating?
J L Thomas Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 27 November 2025.
Is J L Thomas Butcher 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 J L Thomas Butcher last inspected?
J L Thomas Butcher was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J L Thomas Butcher?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J L Thomas Butcher compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and J L Thomas Butcher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects J L Thomas Butcher 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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