Spar - Beehive Stores food hygiene rating
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Spar - Beehive Stores 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 5 January 2017, more than 9 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: Market Square, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0RJ
How it compares in Powys
That puts Spar - Beehive Stores 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% | ← Spar - Beehive Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Spar - Beehive Stores 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 Spar - Beehive Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Einion Stores Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 October 2024 |
| Pandy Butchers Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2025 |
| Goat Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 261 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 March 2026 |
| Ysgol Bro Caereinion (Primary Phase) School/college/university | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Ysgol Bro Caereinion Breakfast Club School/college/university | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Llanfair Light Railway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ysgol Bro Caereinion School/college/university | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Spar - Beehive Stores
What is Spar - Beehive Stores's food hygiene rating?
Spar - Beehive Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 5 January 2017.
Is Spar - Beehive Stores 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 Spar - Beehive Stores last inspected?
Spar - Beehive Stores was last inspected on 5 January 2017, more than 9 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 Spar - Beehive Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar - Beehive Stores compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Spar - Beehive Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Spar - Beehive Stores 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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