Rice N Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Powys
Rice N Spice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 July 2025, 11 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: 10-12 Commercial Street, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1HD
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Rice N Spice sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← Rice N Spice | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Rice N Spice 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 Rice N Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Temp Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Boar Valley Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Mark Griffiths Family Butchers Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Merlins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 April 2026 |
| Jenkins Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Rice N Spice
What is Rice N Spice's food hygiene rating?
Rice N Spice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 18 July 2025.
Is Rice N Spice safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rice N Spice last inspected?
Rice N Spice was last inspected on 18 July 2025, 11 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 Rice N Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rice N Spice compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Rice N Spice holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Rice N Spice 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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