Beacons Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Beacons Guest House 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 7 January 2020, more than 6 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: 16 Bridge Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8AH
How it compares in Powys
That puts Beacons Guest House 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% | ← Beacons Guest House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Beacons Guest 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 Beacons Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanfaes Dairy Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| St David's Hospice Care Caring Premises | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2019 |
| Megi Wellness Limited Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Coach House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2019 |
| Holroyd Howe School/college/university | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Dementia Matters in Powys Other catering premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| Three Horseshoes Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| The Foundry Pub/bar/nightclub | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
Questions about Beacons Guest House
What is Beacons Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Beacons Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 7 January 2020.
Is Beacons Guest House 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 Beacons Guest House last inspected?
Beacons Guest House was last inspected on 7 January 2020, more than 6 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 Beacons Guest House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Beacons Guest House compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Beacons Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Beacons Guest 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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