The Village Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
The Village 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 June 2025, 13 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: 1 The Parade Church Street, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3AG
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts The Village Butchers among the 1,867 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,867 | 73% | ← The Village Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 264 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 The Village 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 The Village Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indinaan Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Armthorpe Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Greggs the Bakers Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Armthorpe Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Crusty Cob Shop Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Florentinos Italian Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Armthorpe Off Licence Retailers - other | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
Questions about The Village Butchers
What is The Village Butchers's food hygiene rating?
The Village Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 4 June 2025.
Is The Village 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 The Village Butchers last inspected?
The Village Butchers was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Village Butchers?
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 The Village Butchers compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The Village 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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