Tregynon Post Office Stores food hygiene rating
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Tregynon Post Office Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 16 October 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: Tregynon, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3EL
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Tregynon Post Office Stores 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% | ← Tregynon Post Office Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Tregynon Post Office 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 Tregynon Post Office Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sams Sweet Treats Other catering premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2014 |
| Ysgol Rhiw Bechan School/college/university | 251 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 April 2025 |
| Ysgol Rhiw Becan 3+ 5 Childrens Club School/college/university | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2015 |
Questions about Tregynon Post Office Stores
What is Tregynon Post Office Stores's food hygiene rating?
Tregynon Post Office Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Tregynon Post Office Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tregynon Post Office Stores last inspected?
Tregynon Post Office Stores was last inspected on 16 October 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 Tregynon Post Office Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tregynon Post Office Stores compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Tregynon Post Office Stores holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Tregynon Post Office 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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