The Sportsman Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Sportsman Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 15 July 2015, more than 10 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: 17 Severn Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2AQ
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sportsman Inn 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% | ← The Sportsman Inn | |
| 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 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 The Sportsman Inn 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 Sportsman Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Yummy Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 August 2025 |
| The Granary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| I C Quality Meats Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Parkers Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Baba Ali Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 August 2025 |
| Bahar Pub & Beyond Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Evans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Castle Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 November 2022 |
Questions about The Sportsman Inn
What is The Sportsman Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Sportsman Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 15 July 2015.
Is The Sportsman Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sportsman Inn last inspected?
The Sportsman Inn was last inspected on 15 July 2015, more than 10 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 The Sportsman Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Sportsman Inn compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while The Sportsman Inn holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Sportsman Inn 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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