Canal General Stores food hygiene rating
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Canal General Stores 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 22 February 2024, more than 2 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: 10/11 Canal Close, Canal Road, Newtown, SY16 2HG
How it compares in Powys
That puts Canal General Stores 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% | ← Canal General Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Canal General Stores 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 Canal General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Red Mango Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Yesterdays Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2018 |
| 9 Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| The Famous Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about Canal General Stores
What is Canal General Stores's food hygiene rating?
Canal General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 22 February 2024.
Is Canal General Stores 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 Canal General Stores last inspected?
Canal General Stores was last inspected on 22 February 2024, more than 2 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 Canal General Stores?
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 Canal General Stores compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Canal General Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Canal General Stores 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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