Kates Bakery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Powys
Kates Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 9 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 18 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, HR3 5AB
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Kates Bakery 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% | ← Kates Bakery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kates Bakery 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 Kates Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMR Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
| The Mixing Bowl (Angies) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 June 2026 |
| Hay Distillery Distributors/Transporters | 113 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 December 2025 |
| The Salad Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 February 2025 |
| Fir by Matt Sampson Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tomatitos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Hay Deli Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 August 2025 |
| The Old Black Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Kates Bakery
What is Kates Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Kates Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 9 September 2019.
Is Kates Bakery 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kates Bakery last inspected?
Kates Bakery was last inspected on 9 September 2019, more than 6 years 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 Kates Bakery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kates Bakery compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Kates Bakery holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Kates Bakery 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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