The Ancient Briton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Ancient Briton 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 21 October 2025, 8 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: Brecon Road, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1YY
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Ancient Briton 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 Ancient Briton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Ancient Briton 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 Ancient Briton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBs Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
| Penycae Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Ty Mawr Ltd Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Post Office and Shop Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2022 |
| Selcelene - Craig Y Nos Castle Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Coelbren Miners Welfare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Cewri Bach Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2016 |
| Ysgol Y Cribarth School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about The Ancient Briton
What is The Ancient Briton's food hygiene rating?
The Ancient Briton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 21 October 2025.
Is The Ancient Briton 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 Ancient Briton last inspected?
The Ancient Briton was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Ancient Briton?
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 The Ancient Briton compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Ancient Briton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Ancient Briton 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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