Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Powys
Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hafren Junior School, Park Street, Newtown, SY16 1EG
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen 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% | ← Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen | |
| 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 Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen 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 Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesna, La Terrazza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| The Loss Lounge - Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Hope Day Nursery Caring Premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Hope Church Limited Other catering premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Football Club Refreshment Hut Pub/bar/nightclub | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Fortune Court Takeaway/sandwich shop | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Buck Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2021 |
Questions about Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen
What is Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen's food hygiene rating?
Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen last inspected?
Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen?
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 Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Ysgol Calon Y Dderwen 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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