The New Gurkha Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The New Gurkha Inn 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: Bronllys Road, Talgarth, Brecon Powys, LD3 0HH
How it compares in Powys
That puts The New Gurkha Inn 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 New Gurkha Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 New Gurkha Inn 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 New Gurkha Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puddle Ducks Preschool Caring Premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
| Ysgol Y Mynydd Du School/college/university | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ysgol Y Mynydd Du Breakfast Club School/college/university | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2018 |
| Ysgol Y Mynydd Du Community Room Other catering premises | 291 yards away | Exempt | |
| Castle Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Castle Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 377 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2025 |
| The Chatter Box at Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Riverside Caravan Site Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about The New Gurkha Inn
What is The New Gurkha Inn's food hygiene rating?
The New Gurkha Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 23 September 2025.
Is The New Gurkha Inn 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 New Gurkha Inn last inspected?
The New Gurkha Inn was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 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 New Gurkha Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 New Gurkha Inn compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The New Gurkha Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The New Gurkha Inn 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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