Rugby Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Rugby Club 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 19 July 2025, 11 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: Old National School, Smithfield Street, Llanidloes, SY18 6EJ
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Rugby Club 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% | ← Rugby Club | |
| 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 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 Rugby Club 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 Rugby Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach & Horses B & B Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 November 2012 |
| Llanidloes Community Centre Other catering premises | 100 yards away | Exempt | |
| Shaw Healthcare Group Ltd Caring Premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bodlondeb Extra Care Caring Premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Co-operative Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Hafren Furnishers Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 August 2025 |
| Evans Fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 27 March 2026 |
| Raj Mahal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Rugby Club
What is Rugby Club's food hygiene rating?
Rugby Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 19 July 2025.
Is Rugby Club 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 Rugby Club last inspected?
Rugby Club was last inspected on 19 July 2025, 11 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 Rugby Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rugby Club compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Rugby Club holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Rugby Club 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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