The Old Bakehouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Old Bakehouse 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 8 October 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: 14 Church Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DP
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Old Bakehouse among the 1,715 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 | 1,715 | 74% | ← The Old Bakehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Old Bakehouse 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 Old Bakehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2025 |
| Dereks Plaice Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 April 2025 |
| FED Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 1 April 2026 |
| Gifts of Wales Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 April 2026 |
| Natalka Shop Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
| Best Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Gifts of Wales Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2021 |
| Corn Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about The Old Bakehouse
What is The Old Bakehouse's food hygiene rating?
The Old Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 8 October 2021.
Is The Old Bakehouse 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 The Old Bakehouse last inspected?
The Old Bakehouse was last inspected on 8 October 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 Old Bakehouse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Bakehouse compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Bakehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Old Bakehouse 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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