The Forest (Dal Dy Dir) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Powys
The Forest (Dal Dy Dir) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 22 July 2021, 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: The Forest, Kerry, Newtown, SY16 4DW
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Forest (Dal Dy Dir) 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% | ← The Forest (Dal Dy Dir) | |
| 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 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 The Forest (Dal Dy Dir) 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 The Forest (Dal Dy Dir), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forest Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| St Michaels C in W Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Herbert Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2017 |
Questions about The Forest (Dal Dy Dir)
What is The Forest (Dal Dy Dir)'s food hygiene rating?
The Forest (Dal Dy Dir) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 22 July 2021.
Is The Forest (Dal Dy Dir) 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Forest (Dal Dy Dir) last inspected?
The Forest (Dal Dy Dir) was last inspected on 22 July 2021, 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 The Forest (Dal Dy Dir)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Forest (Dal Dy Dir) compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while The Forest (Dal Dy Dir) holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Forest (Dal Dy Dir) 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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