Ascona Llanidloes Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
Ascona Llanidloes Service Station 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 2 April 2025, 15 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: Victoria Avenue, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6AS
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Ascona Llanidloes Service Station 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% | ← Ascona Llanidloes Service Station | |
| 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 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 Ascona Llanidloes Service Station 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 Ascona Llanidloes Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Heroes Nursery Caring Premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Crown & Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 July 2021 |
| Old Chapel Farm Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| The Hanging Gardens Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Llani Pantri (Foodbank) Distributors/Transporters | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2021 |
| The Little Bakeaway Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Woosnam & Davies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2018 |
| Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 281 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about Ascona Llanidloes Service Station
What is Ascona Llanidloes Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Ascona Llanidloes Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 2 April 2025.
Is Ascona Llanidloes Service Station 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 Ascona Llanidloes Service Station last inspected?
Ascona Llanidloes Service Station was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 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 Ascona Llanidloes Service Station?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ascona Llanidloes Service Station compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Ascona Llanidloes Service Station holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Ascona Llanidloes Service Station 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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