Gate Farm Direct Sales Limited food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Powys
Gate Farm Direct Sales Limited 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: Unit 2 & 9, Caersws Village Workshops, Station Road, SY17 5NA
How it compares in Powys
That puts Gate Farm Direct Sales Limited 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% | ← Gate Farm Direct Sales Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gate Farm Direct Sales Limited 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 Gate Farm Direct Sales Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caersws Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2026 |
| Alun Owen Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 84 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 August 2025 |
| Ascona Caersws Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Buck Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2022 |
| RVS Caersws Friendship Hour Other catering premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| Caersws Village Hall Other catering premises | 163 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Gate Farm Direct Sales Limited
What is Gate Farm Direct Sales Limited's food hygiene rating?
Gate Farm Direct Sales Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Gate Farm Direct Sales Limited 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 Gate Farm Direct Sales Limited last inspected?
Gate Farm Direct Sales Limited was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Gate Farm Direct Sales Limited?
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 Gate Farm Direct Sales Limited compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Gate Farm Direct Sales Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Gate Farm Direct Sales Limited 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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