Theatr Brycheiniog Cyf food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
Theatr Brycheiniog Cyf holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 March 2025, 15 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 Waterfront Pop-up Cafe, Canal Road, Brecon, LD3 7EW
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Theatr Brycheiniog Cyf sits behind roughly 2,152 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ← Theatr Brycheiniog Cyf | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Theatr Brycheiniog Cyf 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 Theatr Brycheiniog Cyf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nawr Mewn Munud CBC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2021 |
| Golwg Bannau School/college/university | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Ysgol Penmaes School/college/university | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Brecon Elim Church Caring Premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Borderers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2013 |
| The Gremlin Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
Questions about Theatr Brycheiniog Cyf
What is Theatr Brycheiniog Cyf's food hygiene rating?
Theatr Brycheiniog Cyf has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Powys Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Theatr Brycheiniog Cyf safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Theatr Brycheiniog Cyf last inspected?
Theatr Brycheiniog Cyf was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 Theatr Brycheiniog Cyf?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Theatr Brycheiniog Cyf compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Theatr Brycheiniog Cyf holds a 3. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Theatr Brycheiniog Cyf 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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