Dragons Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Dragons Head 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
The rating dates from 27 February 2025, 16 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: Llangenny, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1HD
How it compares in Powys
That puts Dragons Head 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% | ← Dragons Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dragons Head 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 Dragons Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| M/s GJ & MM Morris Farmers/growers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2015 |
| Hall Farm Barn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2013 |
| Holdsworth Distributors/Transporters | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2020 |
| Antur Brew Co Farmers/growers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Tonys Taters Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2021 |
| Langtons Farm Farmers/growers | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| L&H Cellar (Bar/Supplies) Distributors/Transporters | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2018 |
| Black Mountains Smokery Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Dragons Head
What is Dragons Head's food hygiene rating?
Dragons Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Dragons Head 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 Dragons Head last inspected?
Dragons Head was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 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 Dragons Head?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dragons Head compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Dragons Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Dragons Head 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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