The Strand Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
The Strand 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
The rating dates from 22 January 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: 2 Groe Street, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3BL
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Strand Restaurant 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 Strand Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Strand 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 The Strand Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2019 |
| The Root Cellar Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| The Drovers Cafe & Restaurant ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 February 2025 |
| The Merrie Fryer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 May 2025 |
| Contis Newsagents Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | Exempt | |
| Georgie Porgies Coffee Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Beautifully Bonkers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| China Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about The Strand Restaurant
What is The Strand Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Strand Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Strand 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 The Strand Restaurant last inspected?
The Strand Restaurant was last inspected on 22 January 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 The Strand Restaurant?
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 Strand Restaurant compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Strand Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Strand 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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