Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli 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 28 February 2025, 16 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: Lychgate Cottage, Berriew, Welshpool, SY21 8PG
How it compares in Powys
That puts Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli 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% | ← Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli 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 Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berriew Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
| Alan Davies Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Talbot Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Upper Rectory Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Berriew Preschool & Toddler Group School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Berriew School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Plas Cyni Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2015 |
Questions about Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli
What is Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli's food hygiene rating?
Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 28 February 2025.
Is Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli 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 Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli last inspected?
Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 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 Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli 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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