Food Hygiene Ratings in Powys

2,575 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 73.1% rated "very good".

2,575
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
34
Rated 0 or 1
73.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good73.1%1,667
Good19.5%444
Satisfactory3.9%88
Improvement Needed2.0%46
Major Improvement1.4%31
Urgent Improvement0.1%3

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen46318.0%
Other catering premises43316.8%
Retailers - other31012.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub27810.8%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho2078.0%
Mobile caterer1937.5%
School/college/university1937.5%
Caring Premises1495.8%

Food hygiene ratings in Powys are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Powys currently has 2,575 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,279 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 34 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Ashburnham BakeryLD3 0PH0Feb 27, 2025
Rise and Shine Breakfast ClubLD6 5LT0Jun 04, 2025
Spirit HorseSY19 7BJ0Jun 26, 2025
Bacheldre BakehouseSY15 6TE1Aug 23, 2024
Caersws Fish BarSY17 5EQ1Nov 13, 2025
Einion StoresSY21 0RQ1Oct 09, 2024
Gwesty WynnstaySY20 8AE1Jan 28, 2026
Hampton HotelLD1 5HF1Dec 03, 2025
Hemesh Retailers RhayaderLD6 5AB1Oct 08, 2025
Hunky Dory Rest t/a McDonaldsSY16 1DG1Oct 23, 2025
Llangoed Hall Hotel LtdLD3 0YP1Nov 14, 2025
Llanymynech Village ShopSY22 6ER1Jan 28, 2026
MacDonalds FishmongerLD3 9DA1Aug 30, 2024
Mid Wales InnLD6 5LL1Aug 14, 2025
Mystic Falls FoodSA101May 01, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Powys have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,667 food businesses in Powys with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Powys?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Powys?+

Inspection frequency in Powys depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies