Fir by Matt Sampson food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
Fir by Matt Sampson holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Fir by Matt Sampson was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Powys score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Powys ratings →
Address: St John's Place, Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AA
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How this rating has changed
Fir by Matt Sampson was re-inspected on 31 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
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
That puts Fir by Matt Sampson among the 1,720 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 | 1,720 | 74% | ← Fir by Matt Sampson | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Fir by Matt Sampson 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 Fir by Matt Sampson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salad Project (Leaf) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Tomatitos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Hay Deli Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 August 2025 |
| Eighteen Rabbit Fair Trade Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 2 September 2021 |
| Hay Distillery Distributors/Transporters | 31 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 December 2025 |
| The Cosy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 October 2025 |
| Shepherds Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Oxfam Retailers - other | 45 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Fir by Matt Sampson
What is Fir by Matt Sampson's food hygiene rating?
Fir by Matt Sampson has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 31 July 2026.
Is Fir by Matt Sampson 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fir by Matt Sampson last inspected?
Fir by Matt Sampson was last inspected on 31 July 2026, a month 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 Fir by Matt Sampson?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Fir by Matt Sampson compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Fir by Matt Sampson is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Fir by Matt Sampson 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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