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
The rating dates from 1 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Coed y Dinas Garden Centre, Newtown Road, Welshpool, SY21 8RP
How it compares in Powys
That puts Charlies Stores 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% | ← Charlies Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| The Feathers Association Welshpool Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
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 1 July 2024.
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 1 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 "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 Charlies Stores compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 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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