Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle 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 11 March 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: Craig Y Nos Castle, Brecon Road, Penycae, SA9 1GH
How it compares in Powys
That puts Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle among the 1,722 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 | 1,722 | 74% | ← Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 434 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 43 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 305 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 Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle 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 Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morgan Brothers' Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Glyntawe Outdoor Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Penycae Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle
What is Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle's food hygiene rating?
Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle 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 Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle last inspected?
Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle was last inspected on 11 March 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 Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle?
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 Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle 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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