Food hygiene ratings in Knighton
There are 60 food businesses in Knighton with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Powys Council. A further 6 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Knighton
70% of rated businesses in Knighton hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 3 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Powys as a whole, 74% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Knighton does worse, by 4 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 38 | 70% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 22% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 1 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | 2% |
Lowest-rated places in Knighton
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| The Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 16 April 2026 |
| Saffron Contemporary Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 January 2026 |
| A J Pugh Butchers Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 June 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Knighton
How many food businesses in Knighton have a hygiene rating?
60 food businesses in Knighton have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Powys Council. 54 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Knighton?
70% of rated businesses in Knighton hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Knighton?
3 food businesses in Knighton hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Knighton?
Environmental health officers at Powys Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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- Brecon 286 places
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- Llandrindod Wells 136 places
- Builth Wells 95 places
- Machynlleth 87 places
- Llanidloes 82 places
- Crickhowell 81 places
Food businesses in Knighton
- A H Jones Exempt
- A J Pugh Butchers 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Bamboo Garden 5 - Very good
- Baras Bakes 5 - Very good
- Belmont Cottage B & B 5 - Very good
- Boots UK Ltd Exempt
- Border Bites 5 - Very good
- Brandy House Farm B & B 5 - Very good
- Breakfast Club 4 - Good
- Castle Inn 5 - Very good
- Chandos Kebab Pizza and Burger House 4 - Good
- Charls Sweet Treats 5 - Very good
- Costcutter Bakery 4 - Good
- Felindre Village Hall Exempt
- George & Dragon 5 - Very good
- Greyhound Inn 4 - Good
- Griffin Lloyd Shooting Ground 4 - Good
- Horse & Jockey Inn 5 - Very good
- J Ds Cafe 5 - Very good
- Jan Lewis Ltd 5 - Very good
- Jos Incredible Edibles 5 - Very good
- Knighton & District Community Centre 4 - Good
- Knighton & District Methodist Lunch 5 - Very good
- Knighton and District Food Bank 5 - Very good
- Knighton Flower Box Ltd Exempt
- Knighton Football Club Social Club 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Knighton Golf Club 5 - Very good
- Knighton Plaice 4 - Good
- Knighton Primary School 5 - Very good
- Mad Hatters Cafe 4 - Good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.