Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 14 May 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Merchants House, 17 High Street, Newtown, SY16 2NP
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop sits behind roughly 1,722 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,722 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 434 | 19% | ← Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop 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 Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Court Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Buck Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2021 |
| Iceland Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 February 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Market Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Express Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2025 |
| Monty Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop
What is Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop last inspected?
Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 14 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 Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop holds a 4. 434 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop 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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