Royal Oak Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Royal Oak Hotel 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 22 January 2025, 17 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: The Cross, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DG
How it compares in Powys
That puts Royal Oak Hotel 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% | ← Royal Oak Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Royal Oak Hotel 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 Royal Oak Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Gifts of Wales Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2021 |
| Corn Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 October 2025 |
| Gifts of Wales Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 April 2026 |
| 7 Days Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| The Wellington Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 May 2026 |
| Spice Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Welshpool Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Royal Oak Hotel
What is Royal Oak Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Royal Oak Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Royal Oak Hotel 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 Royal Oak Hotel last inspected?
Royal Oak Hotel was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 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 Royal Oak Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Oak Hotel compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Oak Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Royal Oak Hotel 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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