Rachaels Bakes food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Powys
Rachaels Bakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2015, more than 11 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: 79 Caegwyn, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6DR
How it compares in Powys
That puts Rachaels Bakes among the 1,715 places in Powys holding top marks, 74% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ← Rachaels Bakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Rachaels Bakes 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 Rachaels Bakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodlondeb Extra Care Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Co-operative Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Hafren Furnishers Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 August 2025 |
| Shaw Healthcare Group Ltd Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Coach & Horses B & B Pub/bar/nightclub | 371 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2012 |
| Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 371 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 July 2025 |
| Crocodocodile Playgroup Other catering premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Llanidloes CP School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2015 |
Questions about Rachaels Bakes
What is Rachaels Bakes's food hygiene rating?
Rachaels Bakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 4 February 2015.
Is Rachaels Bakes safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rachaels Bakes last inspected?
Rachaels Bakes was last inspected on 4 February 2015, more than 11 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 Rachaels Bakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rachaels Bakes compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Rachaels Bakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Rachaels Bakes 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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