Jewsons food hygiene rating
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Jewsons holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 May 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: Station Yard, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells Powys, LD2 3SS
How it compares in Powys
That puts Jewsons 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% | ← Jewsons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Jewsons 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 Jewsons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Builth Wells Service Station Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2020 |
| Nivisha Express Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 February 2025 |
| British Charolais Society Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 November 2025 |
| Llanelwedd Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 June 2025 |
| Wyeside Arts Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2019 |
| What Tots Want Day Nursery Caring Premises | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Builth Stores Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Jewsons
What is Jewsons's food hygiene rating?
Jewsons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 4 May 2015.
Is Jewsons 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jewsons last inspected?
Jewsons was last inspected on 4 May 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 Jewsons?
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 Jewsons compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Jewsons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Jewsons 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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