Blessett Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
Blessett 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 9 October 2025, 9 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: Chapel Street, Billingborough, NG34 0QH
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Blessett Butchers among the 916 places in South Kesteven 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Blessett Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 Blessett 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 Blessett Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post 'N' More Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| The Fortescue Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Old Hall Rest Home Caring Premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Billingborough Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2025 |
| Dobsons Convenience Store Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 May 2026 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 209 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
| Billingborough Primary School School/college/university | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Blessett Butchers
What is Blessett Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Blessett Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Blessett 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 Blessett Butchers last inspected?
Blessett Butchers was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blessett 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 Blessett Butchers compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Blessett Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Blessett 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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