Black Mountains Smokery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Powys
Black Mountains Smokery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 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: Elvicta Estates, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1DF
How it compares in Powys
That puts Black Mountains Smokery 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% | ← Black Mountains Smokery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Black Mountains Smokery 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 Black Mountains Smokery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| L&H Cellar (Bar/Supplies) Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2018 |
| RhiPhil Snacks Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Tonys Taters Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2021 |
| Langtons Farm Farmers/growers | 2 yards away | Exempt | |
| Holdsworth Distributors/Transporters | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2020 |
| Antur Brew Co Farmers/growers | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Crickhowell Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2015 |
| Crickhowell Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2015 |
Questions about Black Mountains Smokery
What is Black Mountains Smokery's food hygiene rating?
Black Mountains Smokery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 5 February 2026.
Is Black Mountains Smokery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Mountains Smokery last inspected?
Black Mountains Smokery was last inspected on 5 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 Black Mountains Smokery?
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 Black Mountains Smokery compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Black Mountains Smokery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Black Mountains Smokery 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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