Else Butchers Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
Else 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 15 October 2025, 8 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: Else Butchers Ltd High Street, Stalbridge, DT10 2LH
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Else Butchers Ltd among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Else Butchers Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Else 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 Else Butchers Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shy Violet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Exempt | |
| Old Rectory Residential Home Caring Premises | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Stalbridge Retail Ltd. Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Vera's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Dike and Son Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Local Food Links (Stalbridge Primary) School/college/university | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Else Butchers Ltd
What is Else Butchers Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Else Butchers Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Else 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 Else Butchers Ltd last inspected?
Else Butchers Ltd was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Else 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 Else Butchers Ltd compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Else Butchers Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Else 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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