W H Thomas (Butchers) Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Northamptonshire
W H Thomas (Butchers) Limited 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
This is a fresh result: W H Thomas (Butchers) Limited was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Farm Shop, East Lodge Farm, Washbrook Lane, NN6 0QU
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts W H Thomas (Butchers) Limited among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← W H Thomas (Butchers) Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to W H Thomas (Butchers) Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecton Village Primary Academy Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2018 |
| Hillcrest Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2017 |
| Ecton Village Hall - Ecton Brew Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Ecton Golden Oldies (Ecton Luncheon Club) Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Cafe Splash Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Chips And Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about W H Thomas (Butchers) Limited
What is W H Thomas (Butchers) Limited's food hygiene rating?
W H Thomas (Butchers) Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 17 June 2026.
Is W H Thomas (Butchers) Limited 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 W H Thomas (Butchers) Limited last inspected?
W H Thomas (Butchers) Limited was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
How does W H Thomas (Butchers) Limited compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and W H Thomas (Butchers) Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects W H Thomas (Butchers) Limited 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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