Karen Colman food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Powys
Karen Colman holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Canolfan Gymdeithasol Carno Community Centre, Carno, Caersws, SY17 5LH
How it compares in Powys
That puts Karen Colman among the 1,715 places in Powys holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,715 | 74% | ← Karen Colman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Karen Colman 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 Karen Colman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Carno School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Ty Brith Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 February 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - other | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 30 October 2024 |
| Canolfan Gymdeithasol Carno Communit Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Cylch Meithrin Carno Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Cerniog B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2017 |
| Pippa Scott and Rob Ritchie Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2015 |
Questions about Karen Colman
What is Karen Colman's food hygiene rating?
Karen Colman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 25 October 2017.
Is Karen Colman 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Karen Colman last inspected?
Karen Colman was last inspected on 25 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Karen Colman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Karen Colman compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Karen Colman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Karen Colman 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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