The Smithfield Bell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Smithfield Bell 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 25 November 2025, 7 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: Mill Lane, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7BL
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Smithfield Bell among the 1,720 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 | 1,720 | 74% | ← The Smithfield Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 434 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 314 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 The Smithfield Bell 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 The Smithfield Bell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| The Welsh Sausage Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 247 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2025 |
| Neuadd Maldwyn Extra Care Scheme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 256 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2025 |
| The Hermitage House Care Home Caring Premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Edinburgh Woollen Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Victoria Memorial Hospital Caring Premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about The Smithfield Bell
What is The Smithfield Bell's food hygiene rating?
The Smithfield Bell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 25 November 2025.
Is The Smithfield Bell 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 The Smithfield Bell last inspected?
The Smithfield Bell was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 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 The Smithfield Bell?
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 The Smithfield Bell compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Smithfield Bell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Smithfield Bell 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch The Smithfield Bell and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Smithfield Bell is one of 210 rated food businesses in Welshpool. See every hygiene rating in Welshpool →
Powys inspects and rates 2,628 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Powys →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.powys.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →