Grenfells & Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
Grenfells & Son holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2019, more than 7 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: 21 High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BH
How it compares in Powys
That puts Grenfells & Son 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% | ← Grenfells & Son | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Grenfells & Son 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 Grenfells & Son, 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 |
| M T Cashell & Sons Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| F E Richards of Crickhowell Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 25 September 2025 |
| 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 Grenfells & Son
What is Grenfells & Son's food hygiene rating?
Grenfells & Son has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 19 March 2019.
Is Grenfells & Son 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grenfells & Son last inspected?
Grenfells & Son was last inspected on 19 March 2019, more than 7 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 Grenfells & Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Grenfells & Son compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Grenfells & Son is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Grenfells & Son 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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