Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 Penrallt Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AG
How this rating has changed
Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 5 June 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 June 2026 | 4 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Powys
A 1 is rare: only 25 of 2,317 rated places in Powys score this low, about one in 93. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,722 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 434 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ← Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seiclo Dyfi Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Blasau Deli Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Hwb Cymunedol Taj Community Hub Distributors/Transporters | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Eginiad Community Dinners Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2024 |
| Siop Blodyn Tatws Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2020 |
| Dyfi Wholefoods Ltd Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2022 |
| Y Pantri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| White Lion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 97 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 November 2025 |
Questions about Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway
What is Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Powys Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway last inspected?
Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway holds a 1. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Shilam Restaurant & Takeaway 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Powys, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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