A J Pugh Butchers food hygiene rating
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A J Pugh Butchers 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
This is a fresh result: A J Pugh Butchers was inspected on 4 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Powys score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Powys ratings →
Address: 15 Broad Street, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1BL
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How this rating has changed
A J Pugh Butchers has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 4 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 June 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
| 4 August 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Powys
That puts A J Pugh Butchers among the 1,720 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 | 1,720 | 74% | ← A J Pugh Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 299 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 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 A J Pugh Butchers 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 A J Pugh Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Banc Bar & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| J Ds Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Premier Knighton Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Ewens Stores Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 1 October 2025 |
| Mad Hatters Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 March 2025 |
| George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Knighton Flower Box Ltd Retailers - other | 38 yards away | Exempt | |
| Prince & Pugh Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 4 August 2026.
Is A J Pugh Butchers 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 A J Pugh Butchers last inspected?
A J Pugh Butchers was last inspected on 4 August 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 "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". 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 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and A J Pugh Butchers is one of them.
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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