Grapes Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Grapes Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 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: Salop Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7EZ
How it compares in Powys
That puts Grapes Inn 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% | ← Grapes Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Grapes Inn 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 Grapes Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hermitage House Care Home Caring Premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| The Welsh Sausage Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 233 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| Welshpool High School School/college/university | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Victoria Memorial Hospital Caring Premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Freedom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| The Smithfield Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Grapes Inn
What is Grapes Inn's food hygiene rating?
Grapes Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 31 March 2025.
Is Grapes Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grapes Inn last inspected?
Grapes Inn was last inspected on 31 March 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 Grapes Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grapes Inn compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Grapes Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Grapes Inn 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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