The Red Lion food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
The Red Lion 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 8 July 2026, 2 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.
93% of rated food businesses in Powys score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Powys ratings →
Address: Llangorse, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7TY
How this rating has changed
The Red Lion was re-inspected on 8 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | 4 4 | Held |
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How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Red Lion sits behind roughly 1,720 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,720 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 438 | 19% | ← The Red Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 299 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 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 Red Lion 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 Red Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mes Bach Pre-School School/college/university | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2018 |
| The Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2019 |
| Left Bank Brewery Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Brookside Care Home Caring Premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Llangorse Sailing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2017 |
| Siop Llangors Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2021 |
| Lakeside Caravan Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2025 |
| Llynfi Holiday Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 389 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Red Lion
What is The Red Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 8 July 2026.
Is The Red Lion 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 The Red Lion last inspected?
The Red Lion was last inspected on 8 July 2026, 2 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 The Red Lion?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Lion compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while The Red Lion holds a 4. 438 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Red Lion 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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Understanding this rating
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The Red Lion is one of 288 rated food businesses in Brecon. See every hygiene rating in Brecon →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.powys.gov.uk
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