Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 June 2011, more than 15 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: Cwmdeuddwr, Elan Valley, Rhayader, LD6 5HL
How it compares in Powys
That puts Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge 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% | ← Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge 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 Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elan Valley Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2025 |
| Elan Valley Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Elan Valley Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Triangle Inn, Triangle Inn Coachouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2025 |
| The Lost Arc Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2025 |
| Charles Price Endowment Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Horseshoe Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| The Eagles Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge
What is Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 13 June 2011.
Is Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge last inspected?
Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge was last inspected on 13 June 2011, more than 15 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 Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge 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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