The Wobbly Owl food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
The Wobbly Owl holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2025, 17 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: 13A Castle Street, Hay-On-Wye, Hereford, HR3 5DF
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Wobbly Owl 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% | ← The Wobbly Owl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Wobbly Owl 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 The Wobbly Owl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baaad Flockers (Hay) Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Blue Boar Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Castle Greengrocers Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2014 |
| Hay Castle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Hay Cattle Market Cafe Mobile caterer | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 August 2013 |
| North Books Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2024 |
| Red Indigo Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 November 2025 |
| C J Gibbons Ltd t/a Neil Powell Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about The Wobbly Owl
What is The Wobbly Owl's food hygiene rating?
The Wobbly Owl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 16 January 2025.
Is The Wobbly Owl 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wobbly Owl last inspected?
The Wobbly Owl was last inspected on 16 January 2025, 17 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 The Wobbly Owl?
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 The Wobbly Owl compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Wobbly Owl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Wobbly Owl 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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