Black Sheep Butchers Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Black Sheep Butchers Ltd 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 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 6 Parrett Close, Langport, TA10 9PG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Black Sheep Butchers Ltd among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Black Sheep Butchers Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Black Sheep Butchers Ltd 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 Black Sheep Butchers Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2022 |
| Little Bakery Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 March 2026 |
| Pendra's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 2 April 2025 |
| Somerset Bakehouse Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 2 April 2025 |
| The Kiln Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 December 2022 |
| The Handmade Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Fosters Newsagents Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| The Angel Hospitality Training School & Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Black Sheep Butchers Ltd
What is Black Sheep Butchers Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Black Sheep Butchers Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 31 October 2024.
Is Black Sheep Butchers Ltd 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 Black Sheep Butchers Ltd last inspected?
Black Sheep Butchers Ltd was last inspected on 31 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Sheep Butchers Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Black Sheep Butchers Ltd compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Black Sheep Butchers Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Black Sheep 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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