Hafal food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Powys
Hafal holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 28 January 2020, more than 6 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: Cross Roads Day Centre, Forge Road, Machynlleth, SY20 8EQ
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Hafal 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% | ← Hafal | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Hafal 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 Hafal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyfle Newydd Day Services Caring Premises | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 1 May 2025 |
| Llaeth Teulu Jenkins Distributors/Transporters | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| HennighansTop Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Green Isle Growers Manufacturers/packers | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2015 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 191 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 February 2025 |
| Maenllwyd Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Bro Ddyfi Community Hospital Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Caffi Glyndwr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
Questions about Hafal
What is Hafal's food hygiene rating?
Hafal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 28 January 2020.
Is Hafal 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hafal last inspected?
Hafal was last inspected on 28 January 2020, more than 6 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 Hafal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hafal compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Hafal holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Hafal 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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