The Salty Dog food hygiene rating
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The Salty Dog 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
This is a fresh result: The Salty Dog was inspected on 16 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: 14 High Street, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2BA
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How this rating has changed
The Salty Dog was re-inspected on 16 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 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 The Salty Dog 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% | ← The Salty Dog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 The Salty Dog 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 Salty Dog, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCSE Butchers Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Wild Thyme Italian Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Lornas Sandwich Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 7 July 2025 |
| The Cabin Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
| Crocketts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 June 2025 |
| Deli Tinto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 January 2026 |
| Rose Cottage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
Questions about The Salty Dog
What is The Salty Dog's food hygiene rating?
The Salty Dog has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 16 July 2026.
Is The Salty Dog 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 Salty Dog last inspected?
The Salty Dog was last inspected on 16 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 The Salty Dog?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 The Salty Dog compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Salty Dog is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Salty Dog 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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The Salty Dog is one of 55 rated food businesses in Presteigne. See every hygiene rating in Presteigne →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.powys.gov.uk
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