Ewens Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
Ewens Stores Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 1 October 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.
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: 16-19 Broad Street, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1BL
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How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Ewens Stores Ltd sits behind roughly 1,720 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,720 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← Ewens Stores Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ewens Stores Ltd 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 Ewens Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A J Pugh Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2026 |
| The Banc Bar & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| J Ds Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Premier Knighton Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Mad Hatters Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 March 2025 |
| George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Knighton Flower Box Ltd Retailers - other | 38 yards away | Exempt | |
| Prince & Pugh Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Ewens Stores Ltd
What is Ewens Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ewens Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Ewens Stores Ltd 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ewens Stores Ltd last inspected?
Ewens Stores Ltd was last inspected on 1 October 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 Ewens Stores Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ewens Stores Ltd compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Ewens Stores Ltd holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Ewens Stores Ltd 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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Ewens Stores Ltd is one of 61 rated food businesses in Knighton. See every hygiene rating in Knighton →
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