The Bean Box food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
The Bean Box 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
The rating dates from 15 April 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: 4 Bridge Street, Hay-On-Wye, Hereford, HR3 5DE
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Bean Box 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% | ← The Bean Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Bean Box 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 The Bean Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2015 |
| Seven Stars Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2015 |
| Upper Court Farm Butchery Ltd Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Three Tuns Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 42 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| Hay Takeaway Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Old Electric Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Dugans Patisserie Ltd Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2025 |
| Hay Distillery Distributors/Transporters | 153 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about The Bean Box
What is The Bean Box's food hygiene rating?
The Bean Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 15 April 2015.
Is The Bean Box 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 The Bean Box last inspected?
The Bean Box was last inspected on 15 April 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 The Bean Box?
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 The Bean Box compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Bean Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Bean Box 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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Understanding this rating
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