Hemesh Retailers Rhayader food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
Hemesh Retailers Rhayader holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 8 October 2025, 9 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: Spar Convenience Store, Tegid House, West Street, LD6 5AB
How it compares in Powys
A 1 is rare: only 24 of 2,314 rated places in Powys score this low, about one in 96. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ← Hemesh Retailers Rhayader | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- 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 Hemesh Retailers Rhayader the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hemesh Retailers Rhayader, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2021 |
| Narrative Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Powells Newsagents Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
| Crumptons Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2025 |
| Turkish Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| The Lion Royal Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Wild Swan Wholefoods Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2019 |
Questions about Hemesh Retailers Rhayader
What is Hemesh Retailers Rhayader's food hygiene rating?
Hemesh Retailers Rhayader has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Powys Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Hemesh Retailers Rhayader safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Hemesh Retailers Rhayader last inspected?
Hemesh Retailers Rhayader was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 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 Hemesh Retailers Rhayader?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hemesh Retailers Rhayader compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Hemesh Retailers Rhayader holds a 1. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Hemesh Retailers Rhayader 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Powys, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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