Mr S J Matthews food hygiene rating
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Mr S J Matthews 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 7 February 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: Matthews Soft Fruit, 12A Market Arcade, Brecon, LD3 9DA
How it compares in Powys
That puts Mr S J Matthews 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% | ← Mr S J Matthews | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Mr S J Matthews 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 Mr S J Matthews, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| P F Sweeney Family Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Brecon Country Market Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2014 |
| The Foundry Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Town House at Brecon Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2017 |
| Brecon Coffee Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Beacons Wholefoods Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| RAFA Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2019 |
| Arabellas Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Mr S J Matthews
What is Mr S J Matthews's food hygiene rating?
Mr S J Matthews has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 7 February 2019.
Is Mr S J Matthews 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 Mr S J Matthews last inspected?
Mr S J Matthews was last inspected on 7 February 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 Mr S J Matthews?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Mr S J Matthews compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Mr S J Matthews is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Mr S J Matthews 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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