Sycamore Garage (Shop) food hygiene rating
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Sycamore Garage (Shop) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 8 February 2023, 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: East Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5DY
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Sycamore Garage (Shop) 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% | ← Sycamore Garage (Shop) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Sycamore Garage (Shop) 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 Sycamore Garage (Shop), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Supplements Distributors/Transporters | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Bryn Derwen Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2018 |
| Crosfield House Ltd Caring Premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Fairfield Filling Station (Shop) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Rhayader Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| The Green Bear Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2019 |
| Ty Morgans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Sycamore Garage (Shop)
What is Sycamore Garage (Shop)'s food hygiene rating?
Sycamore Garage (Shop) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 8 February 2023.
Is Sycamore Garage (Shop) 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sycamore Garage (Shop) last inspected?
Sycamore Garage (Shop) was last inspected on 8 February 2023, 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 Sycamore Garage (Shop)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sycamore Garage (Shop) compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Sycamore Garage (Shop) holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Sycamore Garage (Shop) 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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