Penrhos Arms food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Penrhos Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 July 2025, 12 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: Cemmaes, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9PR
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Penrhos Arms sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← Penrhos Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Penrhos Arms 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 Penrhos Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Eryl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ysgol Glantwymyn School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Glantwymyn Community Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Moelfre B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Dovey Valley Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2019 |
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 August 2018 |
| Dolcorsllwyn Hall School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Old Coach House Farmers/growers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
Questions about Penrhos Arms
What is Penrhos Arms's food hygiene rating?
Penrhos Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 6 July 2025.
Is Penrhos Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Penrhos Arms last inspected?
Penrhos Arms was last inspected on 6 July 2025, 12 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 Penrhos Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penrhos Arms compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Penrhos Arms holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Penrhos Arms 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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