Bengal Spices food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Powys
Bengal Spices holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 6 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: Ashfield House, Llanymynech, Powys, SY22 6ER
How it compares in Powys
A 2 is rare: only 42 of 2,314 rated places in Powys score this low, about one in 55. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,720 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 434 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ← Bengal Spices | |
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 314 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bengal Spices the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bengal Spices, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanymynech Village Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 January 2026 |
| Llanymynech Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2025 |
| The Village Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2026 |
| Sams Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Llanymynech Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| The Bradford Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Golden Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Pleasant Pastures Limited Farmers/growers | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Bengal Spices
What is Bengal Spices's food hygiene rating?
Bengal Spices has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Powys Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Bengal Spices safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Bengal Spices last inspected?
Bengal Spices was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 Bengal Spices?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bengal Spices compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Bengal Spices holds a 2. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Bengal Spices 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Powys, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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