Tower Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Tower Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 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: Talgarth, Brecon, Powys, LD3 0BW
How it compares in Powys
That puts Tower Hotel 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% | ← Tower Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tower 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 Tower Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pobl Pop Ty Bakery Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2022 |
| Talgarth Mill Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2013 |
| Triggs at the Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Parrys Ice-Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| The Square Supermarket Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Sun City Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 July 2025 |
| Bridge End Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| The Olde Papershop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2019 |
Questions about Tower Hotel
What is Tower Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Tower Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 24 March 2022.
Is Tower Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tower Hotel last inspected?
Tower Hotel was last inspected on 24 March 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 Tower Hotel?
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 Tower Hotel compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Tower Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Tower 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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Understanding this rating
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