P F Sweeney Family Butchers food hygiene rating
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P F Sweeney Family Butchers 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 17 April 2026, 2 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: 9 - 13, Market Arcade, Brecon, LD3 9DA
How it compares in Powys
That puts P F Sweeney Family Butchers 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% | ← P F Sweeney Family Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 P F Sweeney Family Butchers 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 P F Sweeney Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brecon Country Market Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2014 |
| Mr S J Matthews Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2019 |
| The Foundry Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Town House at Brecon Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2017 |
| Brecon Coffee Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Beacons Wholefoods Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| RAFA Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2019 |
| Arabellas Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about P F Sweeney Family Butchers
What is P F Sweeney Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
P F Sweeney Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 17 April 2026.
Is P F Sweeney Family Butchers 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 P F Sweeney Family Butchers last inspected?
P F Sweeney Family Butchers was last inspected on 17 April 2026, 2 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 P F Sweeney Family Butchers?
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 P F Sweeney Family Butchers compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and P F Sweeney Family Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects P F Sweeney Family Butchers 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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