Skinners Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Skinners Arms 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 14 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 14 Penrallt Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AJ
How it compares in Powys
That puts Skinners Arms 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% | ← Skinners Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Skinners 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 Skinners Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tabernacle Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2016 |
| The Tabernacle Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dyfi Delights Bakehouse Manufacturers/packers | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Y Pantri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Blasau Deli Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Eginiad Community Dinners Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2024 |
| Hwb Cymunedol Taj Community Hub Distributors/Transporters | 49 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Skinners Arms
What is Skinners Arms's food hygiene rating?
Skinners Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 14 May 2024.
Is Skinners Arms 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 Skinners Arms last inspected?
Skinners Arms was last inspected on 14 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Skinners Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Skinners Arms compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Skinners Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Skinners 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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