Whytcwm Cottage food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Whytcwm Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 2024, more than 2 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: 7 George Road, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1HF
How it compares in Powys
That puts Whytcwm Cottage 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% | ← Whytcwm Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Whytcwm Cottage 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 Whytcwm Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Plough Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Watsons Firkin Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2021 |
| Baras Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Border Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Pizza51 Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Tower House Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Knighton Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Whytcwm Cottage
What is Whytcwm Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Whytcwm Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 8 July 2024.
Is Whytcwm Cottage 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whytcwm Cottage last inspected?
Whytcwm Cottage was last inspected on 8 July 2024, more than 2 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 Whytcwm Cottage?
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 Whytcwm Cottage compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Whytcwm Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Whytcwm Cottage 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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