Town Clock Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
Town Clock Stores Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 2019, 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: 1-5 Pentrehedyn Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8DG
How it compares in Powys
That puts Town Clock Stores Ltd 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% | ← Town Clock Stores Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Town Clock Stores Ltd 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 Town Clock Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 November 2025 |
| Ysgol Bro Hyddgen Secondary Campus School/college/university | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Cylch Meithrin Machynlleth School/college/university | 96 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Shaw Healthcare Group Ltd Caring Premises | 101 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 July 2025 |
| Dyfi Wholefoods Ltd Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2022 |
| Siop Blodyn Tatws Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2020 |
| Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2024 |
| The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Town Clock Stores Ltd
What is Town Clock Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Town Clock Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 22 May 2019.
Is Town Clock Stores Ltd 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Town Clock Stores Ltd last inspected?
Town Clock Stores Ltd was last inspected on 22 May 2019, 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 Town Clock Stores Ltd?
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 Town Clock Stores Ltd compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Town Clock Stores Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Town Clock Stores Ltd 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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