Golden Orchid food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Powys
Golden Orchid holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Golden Orchid was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 22 High Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7LA
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Orchid sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← Golden Orchid | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Golden Orchid 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 Golden Orchid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacons Wholefoods Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| George Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Willows Day Care Brecon Caring Premises | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Brecon Coffee Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Arabellas Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| RAFA Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2019 |
| E R East & Son Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Flowers By Becca Jane Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Golden Orchid
What is Golden Orchid's food hygiene rating?
Golden Orchid has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Golden Orchid 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Orchid last inspected?
Golden Orchid was last inspected on 14 May 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 Golden Orchid?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Orchid compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Orchid holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Golden Orchid 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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