Bacheldre Bakehouse food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Powys
Bacheldre Bakehouse holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 23 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Bacheldre Watermill, Churchstoke, Montgomery, SY15 6TE
How it compares in Powys
A 1 is rare: only 25 of 2,314 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 | 1,720 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 434 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ← Bacheldre Bakehouse | |
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 314 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 Major improvement necessary
- 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 Bacheldre Bakehouse the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Bacheldre Bakehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentrenant Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| D R E Jones Farmers/growers | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Louise Corfield Farmers/growers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2016 |
| Churchstoke Little Explorers School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| St Nicholas House Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Churchstoke CP School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Oakley Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2012 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
Questions about Bacheldre Bakehouse
What is Bacheldre Bakehouse's food hygiene rating?
Bacheldre Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Powys Council on 23 August 2024.
Is Bacheldre Bakehouse safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Bacheldre Bakehouse last inspected?
Bacheldre Bakehouse was last inspected on 23 August 2024, 22 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 Bacheldre Bakehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bacheldre Bakehouse compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Bacheldre Bakehouse holds a 1. 25 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Bacheldre 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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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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