The Gremlin Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Gremlin Hotel 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 7 January 2020, more than 6 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: 48 The Watton, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7EG
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Gremlin 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% | ← The Gremlin 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 The Gremlin 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 The Gremlin Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borderers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2013 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2019 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Markets Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| The Grange Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Clarence Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Wellington Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Croeso! BB - Sustainable Tourism CIC Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about The Gremlin Hotel
What is The Gremlin Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Gremlin Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 7 January 2020.
Is The Gremlin 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gremlin Hotel last inspected?
The Gremlin Hotel was last inspected on 7 January 2020, more than 6 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 The Gremlin 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 The Gremlin Hotel compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Gremlin Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Gremlin 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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