9 Lives Brewing food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
9 Lives Brewing holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 303 Ystradgynlais Workshops, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1BS
How it compares in Powys
That puts 9 Lives Brewing among the 1,715 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 | 1,715 | 74% | ← 9 Lives Brewing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 9 Lives Brewing 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 9 Lives Brewing, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Pops Soft Drinks Distributors/Transporters | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Cwrt Enfys Nursing Care Home Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 265 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| Pretty Little Platter Other catering premises | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Accomplish Caring Premises | 330 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 November 2019 |
| Cafe Chameleon Pub/bar/nightclub | 412 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2025 |
| Shaw Healthcare Group Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about 9 Lives Brewing
What is 9 Lives Brewing's food hygiene rating?
9 Lives Brewing has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 25 October 2017.
Is 9 Lives Brewing 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 9 Lives Brewing last inspected?
9 Lives Brewing was last inspected on 25 October 2017, more than 8 years 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 9 Lives Brewing?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 9 Lives Brewing compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and 9 Lives Brewing is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects 9 Lives Brewing 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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