The Sandwich Cellar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
The Sandwich Cellar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 February 2025, 16 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: 2 Back Fold, Hay-On-Wye, Hereford, HR3 5EQ
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Sandwich Cellar 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% | ← The Sandwich Cellar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Sandwich Cellar 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 The Sandwich Cellar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fudge Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 November 2025 |
| Cafe Hay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 July 2025 |
| Baaad Flockers (Hay) Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| BAKA Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 January 2025 |
| Blue Boar Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Castle Greengrocers Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2014 |
| Hay Castle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Hay Cattle Market Cafe Mobile caterer | 56 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 August 2013 |
Questions about The Sandwich Cellar
What is The Sandwich Cellar's food hygiene rating?
The Sandwich Cellar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 28 February 2025.
Is The Sandwich Cellar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sandwich Cellar last inspected?
The Sandwich Cellar was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 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 The Sandwich Cellar?
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 The Sandwich Cellar compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Sandwich Cellar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Sandwich Cellar 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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