Hay Cattle Market Cafe food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Powys
Hay Cattle Market Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 29 August 2013, more than 12 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: Castle Street, Hay-On-Wye, Hereford, HR3 5DF
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Hay Cattle Market Cafe sits behind roughly 1,720 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,720 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 434 | 19% | ← Hay Cattle Market Cafe | |
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 314 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 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 Hay Cattle Market Cafe 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 Hay Cattle Market Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Boar Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Castle Greengrocers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2014 |
| Hay Castle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| North Books Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 29 April 2024 |
| Red Indigo Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 November 2025 |
| C J Gibbons Ltd t/a Neil Powell Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 January 2026 |
| Spar (Blakemore Retail) Retailers - other | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 October 2025 |
| Baaad Flockers (Hay) Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Hay Cattle Market Cafe
What is Hay Cattle Market Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Hay Cattle Market Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 29 August 2013.
Is Hay Cattle Market Cafe 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hay Cattle Market Cafe last inspected?
Hay Cattle Market Cafe was last inspected on 29 August 2013, more than 12 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 Hay Cattle Market Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hay Cattle Market Cafe compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Hay Cattle Market Cafe holds a 4. 434 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Hay Cattle Market Cafe 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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