Castle Greengrocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
Castle Greengrocers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 October 2014, more than 11 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: 22 Castle Street, Hay-On-Wye, Hereford, HR3 5DF
How it compares in Powys
That puts Castle Greengrocers 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% | ← Castle Greengrocers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Castle Greengrocers 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 Castle Greengrocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Boar Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Hay Castle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Hay Cattle Market Cafe Mobile caterer | at this address | 4 - Good | 29 August 2013 |
| North Books Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 29 April 2024 |
| Red Indigo Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 November 2025 |
| C J Gibbons Ltd t/a Neil Powell Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 January 2026 |
| Spar (Blakemore Retail) Retailers - other | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 October 2025 |
| Baaad Flockers (Hay) Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Castle Greengrocers
What is Castle Greengrocers's food hygiene rating?
Castle Greengrocers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 8 October 2014.
Is Castle Greengrocers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle Greengrocers last inspected?
Castle Greengrocers was last inspected on 8 October 2014, more than 11 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 Castle Greengrocers?
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 Castle Greengrocers compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Greengrocers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Castle Greengrocers 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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