Ysgol Rhiw Bechan food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Powys
Ysgol Rhiw Bechan 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
The rating dates from 3 April 2025, 15 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 3EH
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Ysgol Rhiw Bechan 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 Rhiw Bechan | |
| 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 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 Rhiw Bechan 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 Rhiw Bechan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Rhiw Becan 3+ 5 Childrens Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2015 |
| Tregynon Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 October 2025 |
| Sams Sweet Treats Other catering premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2014 |
Questions about Ysgol Rhiw Bechan
What is Ysgol Rhiw Bechan's food hygiene rating?
Ysgol Rhiw Bechan has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 3 April 2025.
Is Ysgol Rhiw Bechan 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 Rhiw Bechan last inspected?
Ysgol Rhiw Bechan was last inspected on 3 April 2025, 15 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 Ysgol Rhiw Bechan?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ysgol Rhiw Bechan compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Ysgol Rhiw Bechan holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Ysgol Rhiw Bechan 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Ysgol Rhiw Bechan and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Ysgol Rhiw Bechan is one of 230 rated food businesses in Newtown. See every hygiene rating in Newtown →
Powys inspects and rates 2,640 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Powys →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.powys.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →