Hennighans Bottom Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
Hennighans Bottom Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 November 2025, 8 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: 44-46 Heol Maengwyn, Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth, SY20 8DT
How it compares in Powys
That puts Hennighans Bottom Shop 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% | ← Hennighans Bottom Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Hennighans Bottom Shop 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 Hennighans Bottom Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio 13 Ice Cream & Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Spar Stores Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 July 2018 |
| Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 April 2026 |
| White Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2022 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 February 2025 |
| Mandys Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 July 2025 |
| Ian Snow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | Exempt | |
| Hermit Crab Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about Hennighans Bottom Shop
What is Hennighans Bottom Shop's food hygiene rating?
Hennighans Bottom Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 1 November 2025.
Is Hennighans Bottom Shop 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hennighans Bottom Shop last inspected?
Hennighans Bottom Shop was last inspected on 1 November 2025, 8 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 Hennighans Bottom Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hennighans Bottom Shop compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Hennighans Bottom Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Hennighans Bottom Shop 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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