Nant y Walch Barn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
Nant y Walch Barn 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 21 March 2025, 15 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: Cwmirfon Farm, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4TN
How it compares in Powys
That puts Nant y Walch Barn 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% | ← Nant y Walch Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Nant y Walch Barn 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 Nant y Walch Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maes y Gwaelod B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2020 |
| Beulah Church - Eglwys Oen Duw Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Ysgol Dolafon School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bryncelyn Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2022 |
| Dolafon Ducklings Pre School Group Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2018 |
| Stonecroft Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 April 2026 |
| Neuadd Arms Brewing Co Farmers/growers | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2019 |
Questions about Nant y Walch Barn
What is Nant y Walch Barn's food hygiene rating?
Nant y Walch Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 21 March 2025.
Is Nant y Walch Barn 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 Nant y Walch Barn last inspected?
Nant y Walch Barn was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 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 Nant y Walch Barn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nant y Walch Barn compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Nant y Walch Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Nant y Walch Barn 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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