The Raven food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Raven holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 17 February 2026, 4 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: Raven Square, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7LT
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Raven 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% | ← The Raven | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Raven 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 Raven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welshpool Farm Eggs Manufacturers/packers | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2019 |
| Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2015 |
| Welshpool & District Foodbank Distributors/Transporters | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Stone House B & B Other catering premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2013 |
| Golden Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 432 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2025 |
| Andrews Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Park Lane Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cracked Wheat Organics Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 December 2017 |
Questions about The Raven
What is The Raven's food hygiene rating?
The Raven has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 17 February 2026.
Is The Raven 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Raven last inspected?
The Raven was last inspected on 17 February 2026, 4 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 Raven?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Raven compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while The Raven holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Raven 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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Understanding this rating
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