ESS Compass Contract Services (UK) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
ESS Compass Contract Services (UK) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 May 2025, 13 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.
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How it compares in Powys
That puts ESS Compass Contract Services (UK) among the 1,715 places in Powys holding top marks, 74% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ← ESS Compass Contract Services (UK) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 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 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 ESS Compass Contract Services (UK) 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 ESS Compass Contract Services (UK), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Country Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 September 2025 |
| Brecon Free Street Service Station Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| The Clarence Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| The Grange Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Brecon Society Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Arosfa Day Centre Caring Premises | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Nawr Mewn Munud CBC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2021 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about ESS Compass Contract Services (UK)
What is ESS Compass Contract Services (UK)'s food hygiene rating?
ESS Compass Contract Services (UK) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 19 May 2025.
Is ESS Compass Contract Services (UK) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was ESS Compass Contract Services (UK) last inspected?
ESS Compass Contract Services (UK) was last inspected on 19 May 2025, 13 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 ESS Compass Contract Services (UK)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 ESS Compass Contract Services (UK) compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and ESS Compass Contract Services (UK) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects ESS Compass Contract Services (UK) 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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