Crossgates Service Station (Shop) food hygiene rating
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Crossgates Service Station (Shop) 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: Crossgates Service Station, Crossgates, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6RE
How it compares in Powys
That puts Crossgates Service Station (Shop) 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% | ← Crossgates Service Station (Shop) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Crossgates Service Station (Shop) 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 Crossgates Service Station (Shop), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossgates C P School School/college/university | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 January 2026 |
| Little Acorns Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2016 |
| Ascona Group Crossgates Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2025 |
| R M Phillips Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Llanbadarn Fawr Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Crossgates Service Station (Shop)
What is Crossgates Service Station (Shop)'s food hygiene rating?
Crossgates Service Station (Shop) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Crossgates Service Station (Shop) 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 Crossgates Service Station (Shop) last inspected?
Crossgates Service Station (Shop) was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Crossgates Service Station (Shop)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crossgates Service Station (Shop) compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Crossgates Service Station (Shop) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Crossgates Service Station (Shop) 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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