Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd food hygiene rating
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Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Powys score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Powys ratings →
Address: Gate Farm, Llandyssil, Montgomery, SY15 6LN
How this rating has changed
Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 29 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 4 2 | Worse |
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
A 2 is rare: only 39 of 2,313 rated places in Powys score this low, about one in 59. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,720 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ← Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Poultry Unit Farmers/growers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Rhosllyn Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Prized Pig Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Abermule Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Abermule CP School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Abermule Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Abermule School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd
What is Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Powys Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd last inspected?
Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd was last inspected on 29 July 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 Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd holds a 2. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Gate Farm Direct Sales 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Powys, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Gate Farm Direct Sales Ltd is one of 53 rated food businesses in Montgomery. See every hygiene rating in Montgomery →
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