Shepley Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Shepley Family Butchers holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 December 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: Poolside, Madeley, CW3 9DZ
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Shepley Family Butchers sits behind roughly 849 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 779 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ← Shepley Family Butchers | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Shepley Family 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 Shepley Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Madeley Convenience Store Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Tangs Dynasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 10 December 2025 |
| Madeley High School - Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| The Meadows School Nursery - Caterlink School/college/university | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Madeley Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Evening Spice Other catering premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Homers Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Shepley Family Butchers
What is Shepley Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Shepley Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Shepley Family Butchers safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Shepley Family Butchers last inspected?
Shepley Family Butchers was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shepley Family Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shepley Family Butchers compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, while Shepley Family Butchers holds a 3. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Shepley Family 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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