Elan Valley Visitor Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
Elan Valley Visitor Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2026, 2 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Powys score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Powys ratings →
Address: Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, Elan Valley, Rhayader, LD6 5HP
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Elan Valley Visitor Centre was re-inspected on 2 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Powys
That puts Elan Valley Visitor Centre among the 1,720 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 | 1,720 | 74% | ← Elan Valley Visitor Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 438 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 299 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 Elan Valley Visitor Centre 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 Elan Valley Visitor Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elan Valley Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| The Elan Valley Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2025 |
| Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2011 |
| Ty Penbont House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 April 2025 |
| Triangle Inn, Triangle Inn Coachouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Charles Price Endowment Other catering premises | 2.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Lost Arc Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Llanwrthwl Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Elan Valley Visitor Centre
What is Elan Valley Visitor Centre's food hygiene rating?
Elan Valley Visitor Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Elan Valley Visitor Centre 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elan Valley Visitor Centre last inspected?
Elan Valley Visitor Centre was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 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 Elan Valley Visitor Centre?
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 Elan Valley Visitor Centre compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Elan Valley Visitor Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Elan Valley Visitor Centre 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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Elan Valley Visitor Centre is one of 60 rated food businesses in Rhayader. See every hygiene rating in Rhayader →
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