Bowling Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Bowling Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 December 2017, more than 8 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: Back Lane, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2NH
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Bowling Club sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← Bowling Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bowling Club 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 Bowling Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Methodist Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| The Lantern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Jacks Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2025 |
| Hogs Inn The Victoria Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| 23 Social Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Silver Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Exchange Newtown Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 July 2023 |
| Express Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Bowling Club
What is Bowling Club's food hygiene rating?
Bowling Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 18 December 2017.
Is Bowling Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bowling Club last inspected?
Bowling Club was last inspected on 18 December 2017, more than 8 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 Bowling Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bowling Club compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Bowling Club holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Bowling Club 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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