The Stables food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
The Stables 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: 74-76 Commercial Street, Commercial Street, Ystradgynlais, SA9 1LA
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Stables 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% | ← The Stables | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Stables 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 Stables, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cari Aromas & Gifts Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Merlins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 April 2026 |
| Boar Valley Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| The Old Temp Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Penybont Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about The Stables
What is The Stables's food hygiene rating?
The Stables has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 3 December 2025.
Is The Stables 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 The Stables last inspected?
The Stables was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Stables?
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 The Stables compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Stables is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Stables 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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The Stables is one of 67 rated food businesses in Ystradgynlais. See every hygiene rating in Ystradgynlais →
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