The Lodge at Staylittle food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
The Lodge at Staylittle 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 31 March 2026, 3 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: The Lodge, Staylittle, Llanbrynmair, SY19 7BU
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Lodge at Staylittle 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% | ← The Lodge at Staylittle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lodge at Staylittle 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 Lodge at Staylittle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staylittle Stores Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2019 |
| Cwmbiga Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2016 |
| Hafren Forest Hideaway Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about The Lodge at Staylittle
What is The Lodge at Staylittle's food hygiene rating?
The Lodge at Staylittle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 31 March 2026.
Is The Lodge at Staylittle 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 The Lodge at Staylittle last inspected?
The Lodge at Staylittle was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 Lodge at Staylittle?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lodge at Staylittle compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Lodge at Staylittle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Lodge at Staylittle 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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