Hilltop Honey food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Powys
Hilltop Honey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 April 2022, 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: Unit 1 Vastre Industrial Estate, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1DZ
How it compares in Powys
That puts Hilltop Honey 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% | ← Hilltop Honey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hilltop Honey 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 Hilltop Honey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radnor Preserves Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2021 |
| Tesco Newtown Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Lion Bites Trailer Mobile caterer | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Newtown Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Red Mango Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Hilltop Honey
What is Hilltop Honey's food hygiene rating?
Hilltop Honey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 13 April 2022.
Is Hilltop Honey 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hilltop Honey last inspected?
Hilltop Honey was last inspected on 13 April 2022, 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 Hilltop Honey?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hilltop Honey compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Hilltop Honey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Hilltop Honey 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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