Sun Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Sun Hotel 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
This is a fresh result: Sun Hotel was inspected on 17 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Powys score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Powys ratings →
Address: Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain, Powys, SY22 6AR
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How this rating has changed
Sun Hotel was re-inspected on 17 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Powys
That puts Sun Hotel 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% | ← Sun Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 438 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 299 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 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 Sun Hotel 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 Sun Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2018 |
| Courtyard Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Lion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Sure Care (UK Limited) Caring Premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| E C Ashton & Son T/A Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Drovers Oak Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2026 |
| The Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2026 |
| Welsh Country Kitchen Other catering premises | 416 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Sun Hotel
What is Sun Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Sun Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 17 July 2026.
Is Sun Hotel 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 Sun Hotel last inspected?
Sun Hotel was last inspected on 17 July 2026, a month 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 Sun Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sun Hotel compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Sun Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Sun Hotel 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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Understanding this rating
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