Spar Shop at Wynnstay food hygiene rating
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Spar Shop at Wynnstay 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 21 May 2025, 13 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: Eagle House, Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain, Powys, SY22 6AQ
How it compares in Powys
That puts Spar Shop at Wynnstay 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% | ← Spar Shop at Wynnstay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Spar Shop at Wynnstay 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 Spar Shop at Wynnstay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynnstay (Agricultural Supplies) Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| The Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2026 |
| Drovers Oak Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2026 |
| E C Ashton & Son T/A Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Cleveland Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2018 |
| Courtyard Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Lion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Sun Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Spar Shop at Wynnstay
What is Spar Shop at Wynnstay's food hygiene rating?
Spar Shop at Wynnstay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Spar Shop at Wynnstay 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 Spar Shop at Wynnstay last inspected?
Spar Shop at Wynnstay was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Spar Shop at Wynnstay?
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 Spar Shop at Wynnstay compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Shop at Wynnstay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Spar Shop at Wynnstay 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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