Plas Esgair food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Plas Esgair holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 September 2019, more than 6 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: Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7DR
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Plas Esgair sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← Plas Esgair | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Plas Esgair 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 Plas Esgair, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wynnstay House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2018 |
| Wynnstay Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Llanbrynmair Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2015 |
| Ysgol Llanbrynmair School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| The Royston at Llwynaire Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| The Old School House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2021 |
Questions about Plas Esgair
What is Plas Esgair's food hygiene rating?
Plas Esgair has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 4 September 2019.
Is Plas Esgair safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Plas Esgair last inspected?
Plas Esgair was last inspected on 4 September 2019, more than 6 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 Plas Esgair?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plas Esgair compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Plas Esgair holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Plas Esgair 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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