The Fudge Shop

Oxford Road

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Fudge Shop scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 28 November 2025 by Powys.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Fudge Shop, from November 2018 to November 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2018 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Fudge Shop.

Food hygiene rating history for The Fudge Shop
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
20 November 2018	4 / 5	Good
28 November 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Fudge Shop in Oxford Road has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Units 1 and 2,
Oxford Rd Craft Ctre,
Oxford Road,
Hay-on-wye,
HR3 5DG

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Fudge Shop. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Fudge Shop?

Food hygiene at The Fudge Shop is inspected by Powys, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.powys.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Fudge Shop

What is The Fudge Shop’s food hygiene rating?

The Fudge Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 28 November 2025.

When was The Fudge Shop last inspected?

The Fudge Shop was last inspected by Powys on 28 November 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.