Pathway Centre food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Powys
Pathway Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Old College Offices, Station Road, Newtown, SY16 1BE
How it compares in Powys
That puts Pathway Centre 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% | ← Pathway Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pathway Centre 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 Pathway Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men Shed Newtown C.I.C Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Llys Hafren Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2014 |
| Dominos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Ghandi Indian Tandoori Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 February 2026 |
| 9 Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| uStrike Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| The Famous Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about Pathway Centre
What is Pathway Centre's food hygiene rating?
Pathway Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Pathway Centre 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pathway Centre last inspected?
Pathway Centre was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 Pathway Centre?
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 Pathway Centre compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Pathway Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Pathway Centre 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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Understanding this rating
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