The Rural Emporium food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Powys
The Rural Emporium holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Rural Emporium was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Old Pound, Water Street, New Radnor, LD8 2SY
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Rural Emporium among the 1,722 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 | 1,722 | 74% | ← The Rural Emporium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 434 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 305 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 Very 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 Rural Emporium 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 Rural Emporium, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esco Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2020 |
| The Radnor Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2025 |
| Radnorshire Ales Farmers/growers | 157 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2020 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| Radnor Valley C P School School/college/university | 211 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 June 2026 |
| The Old School Village Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about The Rural Emporium
What is The Rural Emporium's food hygiene rating?
The Rural Emporium has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 28 May 2026.
Is The Rural Emporium 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rural Emporium last inspected?
The Rural Emporium was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Rural Emporium?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Rural Emporium compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Rural Emporium is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Rural Emporium 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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