Hay Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
Hay Deli holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 August 2025, 10 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: Hay Wholefoods & Delicatessen, 41 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AA
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Hay Deli sits behind roughly 2,152 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ← Hay Deli | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hay Deli 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 Hay Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salad Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 February 2025 |
| Fir by Matt Sampson Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tomatitos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Eighteen Rabbit Fair Trade Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 2 September 2021 |
| Hay Distillery Distributors/Transporters | 31 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 December 2025 |
| The Cosy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 October 2025 |
| Shepherds Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Oxfam Retailers - other | 45 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Hay Deli
What is Hay Deli's food hygiene rating?
Hay Deli has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Powys Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Hay Deli safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hay Deli last inspected?
Hay Deli was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 10 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 Hay Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hay Deli compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Hay Deli holds a 3. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Hay Deli 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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