Charlies Stores food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
Charlies Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Charlies Stores was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Powys score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Powys ratings →
Address: Coed y Dinas Garden Centre, Newtown Road, Welshpool, SY21 8RP
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Charlies Stores was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Powys
That puts Charlies Stores among the 1,720 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 | 1,720 | 74% | ← Charlies Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 299 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Charlies Stores 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 Charlies Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Border Garage (Welshpool) Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 9 January 2024 |
| Tanners Wines Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| The Little Welsh Bakery Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 February 2025 |
| Clwb Brecwast School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Ysgol Feithrin Y Trallwng Ltd School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Lucys Donuts Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2018 |
| Welshpool Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2021 |
| Welshpool Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 February 2026 |
Questions about Charlies Stores
What is Charlies Stores's food hygiene rating?
Charlies Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Charlies Stores 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charlies Stores last inspected?
Charlies Stores was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month 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 Charlies Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Charlies Stores compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Charlies Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Charlies Stores 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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Charlies Stores is one of 215 rated food businesses in Welshpool. See every hygiene rating in Welshpool →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.powys.gov.uk
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