A J Pugh Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Powys
A J Pugh Butchers holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: A J Pugh Butchers was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 15 Broad Street, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1BL
How it compares in Powys
A 2 is rare: only 43 of 2,314 rated places in Powys score this low, about one in 54. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,716 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 2% | ← A J Pugh Butchers | |
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 A J Pugh Butchers the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Questions about A J Pugh Butchers
What is A J Pugh Butchers's food hygiene rating?
A J Pugh Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Powys Council on 5 June 2026.
Is A J Pugh Butchers safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was A J Pugh Butchers last inspected?
A J Pugh Butchers was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 A J Pugh Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A J Pugh Butchers compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while A J Pugh Butchers holds a 2. 43 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects A J Pugh Butchers 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Powys, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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