Llwynonn Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Llwynonn Guest House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 14 November 2011, more than 14 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: Llwynonn, 7 Broadway, Builth Wells, LD2 3DB
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Llwynonn Guest House 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% | ← Llwynonn Guest House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Llwynonn Guest House 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 Llwynonn Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Kids Childcare Caring Premises | 123 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2025 |
| Builth Wells Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Builth Wells Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Ysgol Calon Cymru School/college/university | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Shaw Healthcare Group Ltd Caring Premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Real Sweet Other catering premises | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2021 |
| Greyhound Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2026 |
| Erris Villa Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2011 |
Questions about Llwynonn Guest House
What is Llwynonn Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Llwynonn Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 14 November 2011.
Is Llwynonn Guest House 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Llwynonn Guest House last inspected?
Llwynonn Guest House was last inspected on 14 November 2011, more than 14 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 Llwynonn Guest House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Llwynonn Guest House compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Llwynonn Guest House holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Llwynonn Guest House 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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