The Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
The Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd 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
This is a fresh result: The Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Elan Hotel, West Street, Rhayader, LD6 5AF
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd 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% | ← The Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd 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 Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| The Lion Royal Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Wild Swan Wholefoods Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2019 |
| Old Swan Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 March 2025 |
| Watsons Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 35 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 March 2026 |
| Powells Newsagents Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
| Crumptons Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2025 |
| Turkish Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about The Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd
What is The Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd 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 The Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd last inspected?
The Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd 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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