Gagen And Son Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fenland
Gagen And Son 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 4 February 2026, 5 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: N V Gagen And Son Butchers, 51 High Road, Gorefield, PE13 4ND
How it compares in Fenland
That puts Gagen And Son Butchers among the 618 places in Fenland holding top marks, 92% 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 | 618 | 92% | ← Gagen And Son Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 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 Gagen And Son 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 Gagen And Son Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorefield Community Hall And Sports Pavilion Other catering premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2022 |
| Leverington Stores Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2021 |
| Pink Orchard Bakes Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2021 |
| Full Time Food Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Leverington Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Fen Tomato Shop Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| Millenium Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Barton Manor Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Gagen And Son Butchers
What is Gagen And Son Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Gagen And Son Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fenland Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Gagen And Son 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 Gagen And Son Butchers last inspected?
Gagen And Son Butchers was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gagen And Son 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 Gagen And Son Butchers compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, and Gagen And Son Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects Gagen And Son 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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