Ysgol Penmaes food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Powys
Ysgol Penmaes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 May 2025, 13 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: Canal Road, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7HL
How it compares in Powys
That puts Ysgol Penmaes 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% | ← Ysgol Penmaes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ysgol Penmaes 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 Ysgol Penmaes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golwg Bannau School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Brecon Elim Church Caring Premises | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| Nawr Mewn Munud CBC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2021 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Borderers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2013 |
| The Gremlin Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| The Grange Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Ysgol Penmaes
What is Ysgol Penmaes's food hygiene rating?
Ysgol Penmaes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Ysgol Penmaes 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ysgol Penmaes last inspected?
Ysgol Penmaes was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 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 Ysgol Penmaes?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ysgol Penmaes compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Ysgol Penmaes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Ysgol Penmaes 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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