Mach Mess Room Tuck Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
Mach Mess Room Tuck Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 17 June 2022, more than 4 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: Machynlleth Railway Station, Doll Street, Machynlleth, SY20 8BL
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Mach Mess Room Tuck Shop 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% | ← Mach Mess Room Tuck Shop | |
| 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 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 Mach Mess Room Tuck Shop 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 Mach Mess Room Tuck Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascona Machynlleth Service Station Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Dyfi Forester Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2018 |
| Y Pantri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Skinners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| The Tabernacle Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2016 |
| The Tabernacle Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Blasau Deli Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Eginiad Community Dinners Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Mach Mess Room Tuck Shop
What is Mach Mess Room Tuck Shop's food hygiene rating?
Mach Mess Room Tuck Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 17 June 2022.
Is Mach Mess Room Tuck Shop 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mach Mess Room Tuck Shop last inspected?
Mach Mess Room Tuck Shop was last inspected on 17 June 2022, more than 4 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 Mach Mess Room Tuck Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mach Mess Room Tuck Shop compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Mach Mess Room Tuck Shop holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Mach Mess Room Tuck Shop 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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