Tomatitos food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
Tomatitos holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 December 2025, 6 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: 38 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, HR3 5AA
How it compares in Powys
That puts Tomatitos 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% | ← Tomatitos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Tomatitos 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 Tomatitos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salad Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 February 2025 |
| Fir by Matt Sampson Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hay Deli Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 August 2025 |
| Eighteen Rabbit Fair Trade Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 2 September 2021 |
| Hay Distillery Distributors/Transporters | 31 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 December 2025 |
| The Cosy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 October 2025 |
| Shepherds Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Oxfam Retailers - other | 45 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Tomatitos
What is Tomatitos's food hygiene rating?
Tomatitos has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 12 December 2025.
Is Tomatitos 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tomatitos last inspected?
Tomatitos was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 6 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 Tomatitos?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tomatitos compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Tomatitos is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Tomatitos 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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