Best food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Powys
Best holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4 Church Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DL
How it compares in Powys
That puts Best 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% | ← Best | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Best 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 Best, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts of Wales Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2021 |
| Corn Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 October 2025 |
| Gifts of Wales Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 April 2026 |
| Baba Alis Kebab House Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Mollies Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| Royal Oak Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Chillis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2025 |
| Dereks Plaice Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 April 2025 |
Questions about Best
What is Best's food hygiene rating?
Best has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 18 December 2024.
Is Best 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Best last inspected?
Best was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 Best?
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 Best compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Best is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Best 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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