Old Chapel Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
Old Chapel Farm 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: Bethel Hall, Bethel Street, Llanidloes, SY18 6BS
How it compares in Powys
That puts Old Chapel Farm 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% | ← Old Chapel Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Chapel Farm 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 Old Chapel Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hanging Gardens Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Natural Foods Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2018 |
| The Stag Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Great Oak Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 April 2025 |
| The Wild Oak Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 December 2025 |
| The Fish Deli Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 January 2025 |
| Cambrian Butchers and Farm Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 95 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Old Chapel Farm
What is Old Chapel Farm's food hygiene rating?
Old Chapel Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Old Chapel Farm 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 Old Chapel Farm last inspected?
Old Chapel Farm was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Old Chapel Farm?
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 Old Chapel Farm compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Old Chapel Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Old Chapel Farm 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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