Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Powys
Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes 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
This is a fresh result: Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes was inspected on 4 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Powys score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Powys ratings →
Address: Emporium, Cemmaes, Machynlleth, SY20 9PR
How this rating has changed
Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes was re-inspected on 4 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Powys
That puts Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes 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% | ← Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 438 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 299 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 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 Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes 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 Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrhos Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 July 2025 |
| Ysgol Glantwymyn School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Glantwymyn Community Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Moelfre B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Dovey Valley Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2019 |
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 August 2018 |
| Dolcorsllwyn Hall School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Old Coach House Farmers/growers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
Questions about Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes
What is Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes's food hygiene rating?
Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 4 August 2026.
Is Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes 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 Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes last inspected?
Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes was last inspected on 4 August 2026, a month 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 Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes 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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Hermit Crab Cemaes, Ty Cemaes is one of 88 rated food businesses in Machynlleth. See every hygiene rating in Machynlleth →
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