Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 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 Arches, West Street, Rhayader, LD6 5AB
How it compares in Powys
That puts Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches) among the 1,722 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 | 1,722 | 74% | ← Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 434 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 305 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 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 Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches) 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 Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemesh Retailers Rhayader Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 October 2025 |
| Narrative Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Turkish Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| R M Powell (Newsagent) Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
| Powells Newsagents Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
| Crumptons Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2025 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2025 |
| Wings Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches)
What is Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches)'s food hygiene rating?
Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 17 September 2021.
Is Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches) last inspected?
Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches) was last inspected on 17 September 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 Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches) compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches) 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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