Castle Vaults food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Castle Vaults holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 30 November 2022, more than 3 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: 46 Broad Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2AU
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Castle Vaults 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% | ← Castle Vaults | |
| 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 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 Castle Vaults 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 Castle Vaults, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahar Pub & Beyond Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Evans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Enzos Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 8 January 2025 |
| Monty Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| China Yummy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2025 |
| The Granary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Express Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2025 |
| Yesterdays Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2018 |
Questions about Castle Vaults
What is Castle Vaults's food hygiene rating?
Castle Vaults has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 30 November 2022.
Is Castle Vaults 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle Vaults last inspected?
Castle Vaults was last inspected on 30 November 2022, more than 3 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 Castle Vaults?
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 Castle Vaults compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Castle Vaults holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Castle Vaults 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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