P J Butcher Limited food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Fenland
P J Butcher Limited holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the food producer requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 41 Boleness Road, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 2RB
How it compares in Fenland
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 671 rated places in Fenland score this low, about one in 671. By contrast 92% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 618 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← P J Butcher Limited |
A further 37 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 P J Butcher Limited the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 P J Butcher Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deweys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Love Clever Cookie Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Louie's Desserts Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bellmans Of Wisbech Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Deweys At Eviosys Packaging Manufacturing UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| HB Ices Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about P J Butcher Limited
What is P J Butcher Limited's food hygiene rating?
P J Butcher Limited has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Fenland Council on 16 August 2022.
Is P J Butcher Limited safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The food producer may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was P J Butcher Limited last inspected?
P J Butcher Limited was last inspected on 16 August 2022, more than 3 years 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 P J Butcher Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does P J Butcher Limited compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, while P J Butcher Limited holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects P J Butcher 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 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 Fenland, 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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Understanding this rating
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P J Butcher Limited is one of 257 rated food businesses in Wisbech. See every hygiene rating in Wisbech →
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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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