The Horseshoe Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Horseshoe 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 30 January 2026, 5 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: Arddleen, Llanymynech, Powys, SY22 6PU
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arddleen Adventurers After Schl Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Arddleen Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Arddleen Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Sharon Stinton Boutique Cakes Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2021 |
Questions about The Horseshoe Inn
What is The Horseshoe Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Horseshoe Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 30 January 2026.
Is The Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe Inn last inspected?
The Horseshoe Inn was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 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 Horseshoe Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Horseshoe 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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