9 Thai food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
9 Thai 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 28 May 2025, 13 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: 16 Shortbridge Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1AA
How it compares in Powys
That puts 9 Thai 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% | ← 9 Thai | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 9 Thai 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 9 Thai, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Famous Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Dominos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Ghandi Indian Tandoori Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 February 2026 |
| Llys Hafren Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2014 |
| Cafe Glitz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Kwai Chin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Parkers House B&B Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Baba Ali Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about 9 Thai
What is 9 Thai's food hygiene rating?
9 Thai has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 28 May 2025.
Is 9 Thai 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 9 Thai last inspected?
9 Thai was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 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 9 Thai?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 9 Thai compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and 9 Thai is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects 9 Thai 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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