Mollies food hygiene rating
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Mollies 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 22 June 2026, 2 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.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Powys score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Powys ratings →
Address: 21-22 Broad Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7SD
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Mollies has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 22 June 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 June 2026 | 4 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Powys
A 1 is rare: only 23 of 2,313 rated places in Powys score this low, about one in 101. 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 | 1,720 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ← Mollies | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 299 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Mollies the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Mollies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baba Alis Kebab House Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Best Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Gifts of Wales Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2021 |
| Corn Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 October 2025 |
| Gifts of Wales Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 April 2026 |
| Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2025 |
| Coco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Natalka Shop Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Mollies
What is Mollies's food hygiene rating?
Mollies has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Powys Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Mollies 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 Mollies last inspected?
Mollies was last inspected on 22 June 2026, 2 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 Mollies?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mollies compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Mollies holds a 1. 23 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Mollies 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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