1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Powys
1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout 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 8 September 2014, 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: Headquarters & Community Centre, 1st COWSHACC, Oldford Lane, SY21 7TE
How it compares in Powys
That puts 1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout 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% | ← 1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout 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 1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welshpool Meeting Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Open Door Family Centre School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2015 |
| Morgans Brew Tea Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Molto Nightclub Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2017 |
| Poundland Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| The Angel Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
Questions about 1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout
What is 1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout's food hygiene rating?
1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 8 September 2014.
Is 1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout 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 1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout last inspected?
1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout was last inspected on 8 September 2014, 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 1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout?
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 1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and 1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects 1st Clives Own Welshpool Scout 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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