The Merrie Fryer

Powys

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Merrie Fryer scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 13 May 2025 by Powys.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Merrie Fryer, from April 2021 to May 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2021 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Merrie Fryer.

Food hygiene rating history for The Merrie Fryer
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
29 April 2021	4 / 5	Good
13 May 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Merrie Fryer in Powys 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?

38 High Street,
Builth Wells,
Powys,
LD2 3DL

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

Who inspects The Merrie Fryer?

Food hygiene at The Merrie Fryer 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 Merrie Fryer

What is The Merrie Fryer’s food hygiene rating?

The Merrie Fryer has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 May 2025.

When was The Merrie Fryer last inspected?

The Merrie Fryer was last inspected by Powys on 13 May 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.