Old Hand & Diamond food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Old Hand & Diamond holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2025, 17 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: Coedway, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 9AR
How it compares in Powys
That puts Old Hand & Diamond 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% | ← Old Hand & Diamond | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Hand & Diamond 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 Old Hand & Diamond, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsies Vintage Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2026 |
| The Old Potting Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Brook House Farm B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2014 |
| Brynhafren CP School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| The Royal Hill Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| The Admiral Rodney Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Argae Cottage Smallholder Training Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
| Halfway Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Old Hand & Diamond
What is Old Hand & Diamond's food hygiene rating?
Old Hand & Diamond has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 20 January 2025.
Is Old Hand & Diamond 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Hand & Diamond last inspected?
Old Hand & Diamond was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 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 Old Hand & Diamond?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Old Hand & Diamond compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Old Hand & Diamond is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Old Hand & Diamond 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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