Pwllgwilym Cottages and B & B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Pwllgwilym Cottages and B & B 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 5 July 2011, more than 15 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Llanafan Road, Cilmery, Builth Wells, LD2 3NY
How it compares in Powys
That puts Pwllgwilym Cottages and B & B 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% | ← Pwllgwilym Cottages and B & B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pwllgwilym Cottages and B & B 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 Pwllgwilym Cottages and B & B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire Farm Foods Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2021 |
| Prince Llewelyn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 203 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 September 2025 |
| Cambrian Arms Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Craig Fawr Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2013 |
| Penmaenau Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Builth Wells Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hay & Brecon Farmers Ltd Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Shaw Healthcare Group Ltd Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Pwllgwilym Cottages and B & B
What is Pwllgwilym Cottages and B & B's food hygiene rating?
Pwllgwilym Cottages and B & B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 5 July 2011.
Is Pwllgwilym Cottages and B & B 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 Pwllgwilym Cottages and B & B last inspected?
Pwllgwilym Cottages and B & B was last inspected on 5 July 2011, more than 15 years 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 Pwllgwilym Cottages and B & B?
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 Pwllgwilym Cottages and B & B compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Pwllgwilym Cottages and B & B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Pwllgwilym Cottages and B & B 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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