B & M Retail Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Powys
B & M Retail Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 25 February 2025, 16 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 1 Mill Lane Retail Park, Mill Lane, Welshpool, SY21 7BL
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so B & M Retail Ltd 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% | ← B & M Retail Ltd | |
| 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 B & M Retail Ltd 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 B & M Retail Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuadd Maldwyn Extra Care Scheme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| The Smithfield Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Royal Oak Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Spice Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Welshpool Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 259 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 December 2025 |
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about B & M Retail Ltd
What is B & M Retail Ltd's food hygiene rating?
B & M Retail Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 25 February 2025.
Is B & M Retail Ltd 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was B & M Retail Ltd last inspected?
B & M Retail Ltd was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 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 B & M Retail Ltd?
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 B & M Retail Ltd compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while B & M Retail Ltd holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects B & M Retail Ltd 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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