Darren Tonks food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
Darren Tonks 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 9 April 2015, 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: 10 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6EE
How it compares in Powys
That puts Darren Tonks 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% | ← Darren Tonks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Darren Tonks 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 Darren Tonks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylhet Bangladeshi Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 14 April 2025 |
| The Unicorn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 31 October 2025 |
| Red Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 26 March 2026 |
| The Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Little Bakeaway Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Woosnam & Davies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2018 |
| Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 June 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Darren Tonks
What is Darren Tonks's food hygiene rating?
Darren Tonks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 9 April 2015.
Is Darren Tonks 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 Darren Tonks last inspected?
Darren Tonks was last inspected on 9 April 2015, 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 Darren Tonks?
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 Darren Tonks compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Darren Tonks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Darren Tonks 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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