F E Richards of Crickhowell food hygiene rating
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F E Richards of Crickhowell holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 September 2025, 9 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: 55 High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BH
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so F E Richards of Crickhowell sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← F E Richards of Crickhowell | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 F E Richards of Crickhowell 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 F E Richards of Crickhowell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crickhowell News Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2018 |
| Grenfells & Son Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| M T Cashell & Sons Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| The Crickhowell Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Treebeards Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Latte-da Coffee & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 February 2025 |
| Natural Weigh Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| The Courtroom Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about F E Richards of Crickhowell
What is F E Richards of Crickhowell's food hygiene rating?
F E Richards of Crickhowell has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 25 September 2025.
Is F E Richards of Crickhowell safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was F E Richards of Crickhowell last inspected?
F E Richards of Crickhowell was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 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 F E Richards of Crickhowell?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does F E Richards of Crickhowell compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while F E Richards of Crickhowell holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects F E Richards of Crickhowell 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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