Post Office Stores food hygiene rating
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Post Office Stores 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 25 November 2013, more than 12 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: Newbridge On Wye, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6LH
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Post Office Stores 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% | ← Post Office Stores | |
| 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 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 Post Office 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 Post Office Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 24 April 2025 |
| Newbridge on Wye CP School School/college/university | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Newbridge on Wye Three Year Setting School/college/university | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2017 |
| Newbridge School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2017 |
| Newbridge on Wye Parent and Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 January 2019 |
| Newbridge on Wye Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Llysdinam Charitable Trust Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2018 |
Questions about Post Office Stores
What is Post Office Stores's food hygiene rating?
Post Office Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 25 November 2013.
Is Post Office Stores 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 Post Office Stores last inspected?
Post Office Stores was last inspected on 25 November 2013, more than 12 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 Post Office 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Post Office Stores compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Post Office Stores holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Post Office 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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