Welshpool High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Powys
Welshpool High School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 October 2024, 21 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: Salop Road, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7RE
How it compares in Powys
That puts Welshpool High School 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% | ← Welshpool High School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Welshpool High School 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 Welshpool High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Grapes Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| The Rhallt Care Home Caring Premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| The Hermitage House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| The Welsh Sausage Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| Victoria Memorial Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| The Smithfield Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Welshpool High School
What is Welshpool High School's food hygiene rating?
Welshpool High School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Welshpool High School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Welshpool High School last inspected?
Welshpool High School was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 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 Welshpool High School?
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 Welshpool High School compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Welshpool High School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Welshpool High School 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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Understanding this rating
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