White Horse Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
White Horse Hotel 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 14 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8DT
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so White Horse Hotel 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% | ← White Horse Hotel | |
| 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 Good
- 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 White Horse 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 White Horse Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 February 2025 |
| Mandys Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 July 2025 |
| Sploj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Hermit Crab Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2025 |
| Dyfi Wholefood Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2018 |
| Gwen Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Y Gegin Fach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Town Kebab and Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about White Horse Hotel
What is White Horse Hotel's food hygiene rating?
White Horse Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 14 January 2022.
Is White Horse 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was White Horse Hotel last inspected?
White Horse Hotel was last inspected on 14 January 2022, more than 4 years 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 White Horse Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 White Horse Hotel compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while White Horse Hotel holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects White Horse 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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