The Powis Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Powis Arms Hotel 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 11 November 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: Pool Quay, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9JS
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Powis Arms Hotel 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 Powis Arms Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Powis Arms Hotel 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 Powis Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trewern Buttington CP School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Buttington/Trewern Playgroup School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2019 |
| M A Slack Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Starbucks Buttington Cross Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Langston Farm Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 October 2021 |
| Daisy Bell Tent Hire Farmers/growers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Meeting Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
Questions about The Powis Arms Hotel
What is The Powis Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Powis Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 11 November 2025.
Is The Powis Arms Hotel 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 Powis Arms Hotel last inspected?
The Powis Arms Hotel was last inspected on 11 November 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 Powis Arms Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Powis Arms Hotel compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Powis Arms Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Powis Arms Hotel 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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