Oakley Bed & Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Oakley Bed & Breakfast holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 14 March 2012, more than 14 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Oakley, Mellington, Churchstoke, SY15 6TL
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Oakley Bed & Breakfast sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← Oakley Bed & Breakfast | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Oakley Bed & Breakfast 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 Oakley Bed & Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchstoke CP School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| The Coop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Montgomery Waters Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2026 |
| St Nicholas House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Golden Fish Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Churchstoke Little Explorers School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Oakley Bed & Breakfast
What is Oakley Bed & Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
Oakley Bed & Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 14 March 2012.
Is Oakley Bed & Breakfast 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oakley Bed & Breakfast last inspected?
Oakley Bed & Breakfast was last inspected on 14 March 2012, more than 14 years 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 Oakley Bed & Breakfast?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oakley Bed & Breakfast compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Oakley Bed & Breakfast holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Oakley Bed & Breakfast 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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