Food hygiene ratings in Newtown
There are 225 food businesses in Newtown with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Powys Council. A further 25 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Newtown
67% of rated businesses in Newtown hold the top score of 5, and 93% hold a 4 or better. 8 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. Newtown does worse, by 7 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 133 | 67% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 26% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Newtown
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Garth Owen Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 June 2026 |
| Newtown Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 May 2026 |
| Newtown Food Surplus Market Stall Distributors/Transporters | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 February 2025 |
| Bahar Fine Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Bollywood Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Poundstretcher Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 February 2025 |
| Regent Cinema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 17 March 2025 |
| Spud Vibez Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 October 2025 |
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 Newtown
How many food businesses in Newtown have a hygiene rating?
225 food businesses in Newtown have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Powys Council. 200 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Newtown?
67% of rated businesses in Newtown 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 Newtown?
8 food businesses in Newtown hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 3 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 Newtown?
Environmental health officers at Powys Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Powys
- Brecon 286 places
- Welshpool 210 places
- Llandrindod Wells 136 places
- Builth Wells 95 places
- Machynlleth 87 places
- Llanidloes 82 places
- Crickhowell 81 places
- Hereford 80 places
Food businesses in Newtown
- 23 Social 5 - Very good
- 9 Thai 5 - Very good
- Adfa Post Office 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- All Saints Church 5 - Very good
- Allied Pharmacy Newtown Exempt
- Arthurs Restaurant & Bar/Jesses Bar 5 - Very good
- Ascona Newtown Service Station 5 - Very good
- Avondale Supplies Awaiting inspection
- Baba Ali 4 - Good
- Bahar Fine Tandoori Restaurant 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Bahar Pub & Beyond 5 - Very good
- Baked By A Coeliac 5 - Very good
- Bethshan Sheltered Hous Ward Kitchen 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bethshan Sheltered Housing Assoc 5 - Very good
- Bettws Lifehouse Ltd 4 - Good
- Bettws Village/Community Hall 5 - Very good
- Blodau Bach at Trehafren 5 - Very good
- Blodau Bach at Treowen 5 - Very good
- Bollywood Burger 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Boots The Chemist Exempt
- Borderland Ciders 5 - Very good
- Borderland Ciders 5 - Very good
- Bowling Club 4 - Good
- Breakfast Club 5 - Very good
- Breakfast Club 5 - Very good
- Breakfast Club 5 - Very good
- Breakfast Club 5 - Very good
- Breakfast Club 5 - Very good
- Broombush Bed & Breakfast 5 - Very good
Showing 30 of 225 businesses in Newtown. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.