The Clarence food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Clarence holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Clarence was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Watton, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7ED
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Clarence 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% | ← The Clarence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Clarence 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 The Clarence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Borderers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2013 |
| The Gremlin Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Markets Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| ESS Compass Contract Services (UK) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Bo Country Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about The Clarence
What is The Clarence's food hygiene rating?
The Clarence has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Clarence 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Clarence last inspected?
The Clarence was last inspected on 21 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 The Clarence?
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 The Clarence compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Clarence is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Clarence 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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Understanding this rating
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The Clarence is one of 288 rated food businesses in Brecon. See every hygiene rating in Brecon →
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