Hop In Beer & Gin House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Hop In Beer & Gin House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 15 May 2025, 13 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: 37 The Watton, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7EG
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Hop In Beer & Gin House 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% | ← Hop In Beer & Gin House | |
| 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 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 Hop In Beer & Gin House 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 Hop In Beer & Gin House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borderers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2013 |
| The Gremlin Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Markets Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| Wellington Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| The Grange Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Clarence Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Hop In Beer & Gin House
What is Hop In Beer & Gin House's food hygiene rating?
Hop In Beer & Gin House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Hop In Beer & Gin House 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hop In Beer & Gin House last inspected?
Hop In Beer & Gin House was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 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 Hop In Beer & Gin House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hop In Beer & Gin House compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Hop In Beer & Gin House holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Hop In Beer & Gin House 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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