Y Gegin Fach food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
Y Gegin Fach 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 25 February 2026, 4 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: 39 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8EB
How it compares in Powys
That puts Y Gegin Fach 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% | ← Y Gegin Fach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Y Gegin Fach 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 Y Gegin Fach, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyfi Wholefood Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2018 |
| Gwen Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Town Kebab and Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 March 2025 |
| Tymhorau Dyfi Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 29 July 2025 |
| Ty Medi Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 December 2024 |
| 33 Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hermit Crab Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2025 |
| White Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2022 |
Questions about Y Gegin Fach
What is Y Gegin Fach's food hygiene rating?
Y Gegin Fach has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Y Gegin Fach 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 Y Gegin Fach last inspected?
Y Gegin Fach was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Y Gegin Fach?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Y Gegin Fach compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Y Gegin Fach is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Y Gegin Fach 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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