The Banc Bar & Restaurant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Banc Bar & Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: T/A The Banc, 5 Broad Street, Knighton, LD7 1BW
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Banc Bar & Restaurant 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% | ← The Banc Bar & Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 434 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 314 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 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 The Banc Bar & Restaurant 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 The Banc Bar & Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A J Pugh Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 June 2026 |
| George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 March 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 |
| Costcutter Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 1 October 2025 |
| Mad Hatters Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 March 2025 |
| 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 The Banc Bar & Restaurant
What is The Banc Bar & Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Banc Bar & Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 17 June 2025.
Is The Banc Bar & Restaurant 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Banc Bar & Restaurant last inspected?
The Banc Bar & Restaurant was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 months 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 The Banc Bar & Restaurant?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Banc Bar & Restaurant compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Banc Bar & Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Banc Bar & Restaurant 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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