Drovers Oak Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
Drovers Oak Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: Central House, Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain, Powys, SY22 6AR
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Drovers Oak Cafe 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% | ← Drovers Oak Cafe | |
| 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 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 Drovers Oak Cafe 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 Drovers Oak Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2026 |
| E C Ashton & Son T/A Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Cleveland Stores Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2018 |
| Courtyard Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Lion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Sun Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sure Care (UK Limited) Caring Premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Spar Shop at Wynnstay Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Drovers Oak Cafe
What is Drovers Oak Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Drovers Oak Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Drovers Oak Cafe 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Drovers Oak Cafe last inspected?
Drovers Oak Cafe was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 Drovers Oak Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Drovers Oak Cafe compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Drovers Oak Cafe holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Drovers Oak Cafe 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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