Youth Hostel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Youth Hostel 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 10 February 2026, 5 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: Llwyn y Celyn, Libanus, Brecon, LD3 8NH
How it compares in Powys
That puts Youth Hostel 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% | ← Youth Hostel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Youth Hostel 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 Youth Hostel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLATs Catering Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Storey Arms Outdoor Education Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Mountains Nursing Home Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| The Tai'r Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Ty Rhos Bach School/college/university | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2019 |
Questions about Youth Hostel
What is Youth Hostel's food hygiene rating?
Youth Hostel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Youth Hostel 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 Youth Hostel last inspected?
Youth Hostel was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Youth Hostel?
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 Youth Hostel compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Youth Hostel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Youth Hostel 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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