Belan Bluebell Woods food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Powys
Belan Bluebell Woods holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 19 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: Pant Maeniog, Cwmbelan, Llanidloes, SY18 6QL
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Belan Bluebell Woods sits behind roughly 1,720 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,720 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 434 | 19% | ← Belan Bluebell Woods | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Belan Bluebell Woods 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 Belan Bluebell Woods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanidloes Sports Centre Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2018 |
| Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 July 2025 |
| Llanidloes Primary & High School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Llanidloes After School Club Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crocodocodile Playgroup Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Llanidloes CP School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2015 |
| Rachaels Bakes Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2015 |
| Bodlondeb Extra Care Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
Questions about Belan Bluebell Woods
What is Belan Bluebell Woods's food hygiene rating?
Belan Bluebell Woods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 19 May 2025.
Is Belan Bluebell Woods 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Belan Bluebell Woods last inspected?
Belan Bluebell Woods was last inspected on 19 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 Belan Bluebell Woods?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Belan Bluebell Woods compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Belan Bluebell Woods holds a 4. 434 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Belan Bluebell Woods 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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