Hilltop Honey food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Powys
Hilltop Honey holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 5, Dyffryn Industrial Estate, Newtown, SY16 3BD
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Hilltop Honey sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← Hilltop Honey | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hilltop Honey 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 Hilltop Honey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Newtown Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Radnor Preserves Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2021 |
| Lion Bites Trailer Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Hilltop Honey Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2022 |
| Tesco Newtown Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Hilltop Honey
What is Hilltop Honey's food hygiene rating?
Hilltop Honey has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Hilltop Honey safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hilltop Honey last inspected?
Hilltop Honey was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months 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 Hilltop Honey?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hilltop Honey compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Hilltop Honey holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Hilltop Honey 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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