D.T. Law Butchers Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rossendale
D.T. Law Butchers Ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This rating dates from 9 May 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 4-6 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 5QQ
How it compares in Rossendale
A 2 is rare: only 16 of 617 rated places in Rossendale score this low, about one in 39. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 506 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ← D.T. Law Butchers Ltd | |
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 79 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 D.T. Law Butchers Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to D.T. Law Butchers Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Budget Bargain World Ltd Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Fuel N Vape Haslingden Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Co-Op Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Haslingden Service Station Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Deardengate News Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Arifa Hasi LTD Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
Questions about D.T. Law Butchers Ltd
What is D.T. Law Butchers Ltd's food hygiene rating?
D.T. Law Butchers Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Rossendale Council on 9 May 2026.
Is D.T. Law Butchers Ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was D.T. Law Butchers Ltd last inspected?
D.T. Law Butchers Ltd was last inspected on 9 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rossendale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at D.T. Law Butchers Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does D.T. Law Butchers Ltd compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, while D.T. Law Butchers Ltd holds a 2. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects D.T. Law Butchers Ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rossendale, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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