Gwen Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
Gwen Restaurant 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
This is a fresh result: Gwen Restaurant was inspected on 10 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Powys score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Powys ratings →
Address: 21 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8EB
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How this rating has changed
Gwen Restaurant was re-inspected on 10 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Powys
That puts Gwen Restaurant 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% | ← Gwen Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 438 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 299 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 Gwen Restaurant 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 Gwen Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyfi Wholefood Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2018 |
| Y Gegin Fach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Town Kebab and Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 March 2025 |
| Tymhorau Dyfi Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 29 July 2025 |
| Ty Medi Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 December 2024 |
| 33 Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hermit Crab Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 July 2026 |
Questions about Gwen Restaurant
What is Gwen Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Gwen Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 10 July 2026.
Is Gwen Restaurant 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 Gwen Restaurant last inspected?
Gwen Restaurant was last inspected on 10 July 2026, a month 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 Gwen Restaurant?
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 Gwen Restaurant compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Gwen Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Gwen Restaurant 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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