Markets Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Markets Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 March 2026, 3 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: 36 Free Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7BL
How it compares in Powys
That puts Markets Tavern 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% | ← Markets Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Markets Tavern 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 Markets Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borderers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2013 |
| The Gremlin Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Croeso! BB - Sustainable Tourism CIC Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| The Grange Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Wellington Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
Questions about Markets Tavern
What is Markets Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Markets Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 22 March 2026.
Is Markets Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Markets Tavern last inspected?
Markets Tavern was last inspected on 22 March 2026, 3 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 Markets Tavern?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Markets Tavern compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Markets Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Markets Tavern 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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