Cownwy Valley Produce food hygiene rating
Farmers/growers · Powys
Cownwy Valley Produce holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 2018, more than 7 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: Tyn y Ddol, Llanwddyn, Oswestry, SY10 0NH
How it compares in Powys
That puts Cownwy Valley Produce among the 1,720 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 | 1,720 | 74% | ← Cownwy Valley Produce | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 434 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 314 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Cownwy Valley Produce 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 Cownwy Valley Produce, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Arts & Crafts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Vyrnwy Brewing Company Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2017 |
Questions about Cownwy Valley Produce
What is Cownwy Valley Produce's food hygiene rating?
Cownwy Valley Produce has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 5 September 2018.
Is Cownwy Valley Produce 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 producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cownwy Valley Produce last inspected?
Cownwy Valley Produce was last inspected on 5 September 2018, more than 7 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 Cownwy Valley Produce?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cownwy Valley Produce compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Cownwy Valley Produce is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Cownwy Valley Produce 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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