Talbot Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Talbot Inn 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 August 2021, 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: 16 High Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7JP
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Talbot Inn 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% | ← Talbot Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Talbot Inn 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 Talbot Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Park Lane Day Nurseries Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cracked Wheat Organics Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 December 2017 |
| Fortune Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 March 2026 |
| Rikki Lloyd Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| The Stone House B & B Other catering premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2013 |
| Golden Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2025 |
| Nook Buffet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Talbot Inn
What is Talbot Inn's food hygiene rating?
Talbot Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 19 August 2021.
Is Talbot Inn 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 Talbot Inn last inspected?
Talbot Inn was last inspected on 19 August 2021, 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 Talbot Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Talbot Inn compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Talbot Inn holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Talbot Inn 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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