Rhayader Under 5s Preschool food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Powys
Rhayader Under 5s Preschool holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 March 2025, 16 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: Rhayader Church in Wales School, Bryntirion Lane, Rhayader, LD6 5LT
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Rhayader Under 5s Preschool sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← Rhayader Under 5s Preschool | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Rhayader Under 5s Preschool 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 Rhayader Under 5s Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylch Meithrin Rhaeadr Caring Premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 24 June 2025 |
| Rhayader Community Nursery Caring Premises | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Rise and Shine Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Wyeside Caravan Park & Campsite Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Crosfield House Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Bryn Derwen Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2018 |
| Rhayader Church in Wales School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Sycamore Garage (Shop) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 February 2023 |
Questions about Rhayader Under 5s Preschool
What is Rhayader Under 5s Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Rhayader Under 5s Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Rhayader Under 5s Preschool safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rhayader Under 5s Preschool last inspected?
Rhayader Under 5s Preschool was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 months 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 Rhayader Under 5s Preschool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rhayader Under 5s Preschool compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Rhayader Under 5s Preschool holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Rhayader Under 5s Preschool 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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