The Elan Valley Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
The Elan Valley Hotel 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 11 March 2025, 16 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: Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HN
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Elan Valley Hotel 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 | 434 | 19% | ← The Elan Valley Hotel | |
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 314 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Elan Valley Hotel 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 Elan Valley Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elan Valley Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Elan Valley Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2011 |
Questions about The Elan Valley Hotel
What is The Elan Valley Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Elan Valley Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 11 March 2025.
Is The Elan Valley Hotel 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 Elan Valley Hotel last inspected?
The Elan Valley Hotel was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 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 Elan Valley Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Elan Valley Hotel compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while The Elan Valley Hotel holds a 4. 434 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Elan Valley Hotel 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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