BAKA food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
BAKA 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
This is a fresh result: BAKA was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Powys score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Powys ratings →
Address: 28 Castle Street, Hay-On-Wye, Hereford, HR3 5DF
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
BAKA has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 15 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 2 4 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so BAKA sits behind roughly 1,720 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,720 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← BAKA | |
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 299 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 BAKA 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 BAKA, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Cellar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Blue Boar Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Castle Greengrocers Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2014 |
| Hay Castle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Hay Cattle Market Cafe Mobile caterer | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 August 2013 |
| North Books Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2024 |
| Red Indigo Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 November 2025 |
| C J Gibbons Ltd t/a Neil Powell Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about BAKA
What is BAKA's food hygiene rating?
BAKA has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 15 July 2026.
Is BAKA 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 BAKA last inspected?
BAKA was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month 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 BAKA?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BAKA compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while BAKA holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects BAKA 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
BAKA is one of 79 rated food businesses in Hereford. See every hygiene rating in Hereford →
Powys inspects and rates 2,612 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
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