Freedom Leisure food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Freedom Leisure 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 17 April 2019, more than 7 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: Rhayader Leisure Centre, North Street, Rhayader, LD6 5BU
How it compares in Powys
That puts Freedom Leisure 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% | ← Freedom Leisure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Freedom Leisure 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 Freedom Leisure, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| The Lamb and Flag Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2025 |
| Friends of Rhayader Luncheon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 April 2026 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2025 |
| Wings Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2025 |
| R M Powell (Newsagent) Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
| Castle Hotel Rhayader Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
| Rhayader Church in Wales School School/college/university | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about Freedom Leisure
What is Freedom Leisure's food hygiene rating?
Freedom Leisure has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 17 April 2019.
Is Freedom Leisure 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 Freedom Leisure last inspected?
Freedom Leisure was last inspected on 17 April 2019, more than 7 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 Freedom Leisure?
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 Freedom Leisure compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Freedom Leisure is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Freedom Leisure 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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