Food hygiene ratings in Powys
Powys inspects and rates 2,612 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,313 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 299 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Powys
Standards here are good: 74% of rated businesses in Powys hold the top score of 5, and 93% hold a 4 or better. 67 businesses, 3% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,720 | 74% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
Towns in Powys
Food hygiene ratings for each town Powys inspects.
- Brecon 288 places
- Newtown 229 places
- Welshpool 215 places
- Llandrindod Wells 135 places
- Builth Wells 95 places
- Machynlleth 88 places
- Crickhowell 84 places
- Llanidloes 82 places
- Hereford 79 places
- Ystradgynlais 70 places
- Knighton 61 places
- Rhayader 60 places
- Presteigne 55 places
- Montgomery 53 places
- Oswestry 41 places
- Llanymynech 31 places
- Brecon Powys 29 places
- Llanfyllin 29 places
- Caersws 26 places
- Llanwrtyd Wells 24 places
- Meifod 18 places
- Abercrave 15 places
Recently inspected in Powys
The most recent inspections published by Powys, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welsh Sausage Company Ltd | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Chonk | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| The Old Black Lion | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| The Salad Project (Leaf) | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Cookie Snacks | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Kerry Bowling Club | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Market Square Fish & Chips | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| The Drinks Trailer | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| The Vine Tree Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Presteigne Bowling Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Dragon Deli | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Toms Street Food | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Powys
The lowest-rated food businesses in Powys are listed below. 5 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 23 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club | School/college/university | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 30 June 2026 |
| Llanfechain Primary School | School/college/university | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 30 June 2026 |
| CM Corner Store | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 27 April 2026 |
| The Coop | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 16 April 2026 |
| Red Lion Hotel | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 26 March 2026 |
| Cloverfield Beef | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 August 2026 |
| Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 June 2026 |
| Mollies | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 June 2026 |
| Garth Owen Fish & Chip Shop | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 June 2026 |
| Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 June 2026 |
| Tad Cod | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 May 2026 |
| Brecon Tandoori | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 May 2026 |
| Einion Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2026 |
| The Eagles Inn | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Ashburnham Bakery | Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 February 2026 |
| Meifod Post Office & Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 February 2026 |
| Gwesty Wynnstay | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 January 2026 |
| Llanymynech Village Shop | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 January 2026 |
| The Tirion Trading Company Ltd | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
| Sunny Kitchen | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 December 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Powys
How many food businesses does Powys rate?
Powys publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,612 businesses, of which 2,313 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Powys?
74% of rated businesses in Powys hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Powys have a bad hygiene rating?
67 food businesses in Powys hold a rating of 2 or below, including 5 rated 0 and 23 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Powys?
Environmental health officers employed by Powys carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Powys
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout 5 - Very good
- 2Chefs 4 - Good
- 2Greedy Catering 5 - Very good
- 4 Seasons Mobile Catering 5 - Very good
- 7 Days 5 - Very good
- 9 Lives Brewing 5 - Very good
- 9 Thai 5 - Very good
- A & M H Worthington 5 - Very good
- A G Matthews (Farm Shop) 5 - Very good
- A J Crepes 4 - Good
- A J Pugh Butchers 5 - Very good
- A Little Treat 5 - Very good
- A Moveable Feast 5 - Very good
- A Pizza Perfection 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield Brecon Society Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aber Valley Fruits Aber Valley Apple 4 - Good
- Abercrave Inn 4 - Good
- Abercrave Rugby Club 5 - Very good
- Aberllynfi House 5 - Very good
- Abermule Community Centre 5 - Very good
- Abermule CP School 5 - Very good
- Abermule Honey 5 - Very good
- Abermule Inn 5 - Very good
- Abermule School Breakfast Club 5 - Very good
- Accomplish 4 - Good
- Accomplish 4 - Good
- Accomplish Group 4 - Good
- Adfa Post Office 5 - Very good
- After School Club 5 - Very good
- Alan Davies Butchers 5 - Very good
- Alberbury Cricket Club 5 - Very good
- Albert Rees Butcher 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alex Gooch Artisan Baker 5 - Very good
- Alison Hobbs 4 - Good
- Alison Hobbs Market Stall 5 - Very good
- All Saints Church 5 - Very good
- Allsorts Playgroup 5 - Very good
- Amberleigh Care Ltd 5 - Very good
- Anchorage Park Stores 5 - Very good
- Andrew Brassington 5 - Very good
- Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture 5 - Very good
- Andrews Catering 5 - Very good
- Andrews Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Andys Bread 5 - Very good
- Angel Cakes 5 - Very good
- Angelis Holistic Retreat and B & B 5 - Very good
- Angels Food 5 - Very good
- Annex Mess No 2-Building 152 4 - Good
- Anthonys Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Antur Brew Co 5 - Very good
- Antur Brew Company 5 - Very good
- Apple Tree Lodge Bees 5 - Very good
- Appleblossom Wedding 5 - Very good
- Arabellas Eatery 4 - Good
- Arabellas Private Dining 5 - Very good
- ARC Adventures 4 - Good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-09-02. Browse all UK councils →