23 Social food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
23 Social holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 12-13 Broad Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NA
How it compares in Powys
That puts 23 Social 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% | ← 23 Social | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 23 Social 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 23 Social, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Exchange Newtown Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 July 2023 |
| Jacks Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2025 |
| Hogs Inn The Victoria Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Elephant & Castle Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Gulshan Bengali Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Wetherspoons Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| The Lantern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about 23 Social
What is 23 Social's food hygiene rating?
23 Social has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 21 February 2025.
Is 23 Social 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 23 Social last inspected?
23 Social was last inspected on 21 February 2025, 16 months 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 23 Social?
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 23 Social compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and 23 Social is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects 23 Social 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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