White Horse Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
White Horse 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 27 January 2026, 5 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: 13 High Street, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3DN
How it compares in Powys
That puts White Horse 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% | ← White Horse 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 White Horse 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 White Horse Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beautifully Bonkers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| China Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Nice Find UK Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Morgans Family Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| St Marys Bakery Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 20 March 2025 |
| Indian Ocean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 June 2025 |
| Boots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | Exempt | |
| Builth Stores Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about White Horse Hotel
What is White Horse Hotel's food hygiene rating?
White Horse Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 27 January 2026.
Is White Horse 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 White Horse Hotel last inspected?
White Horse Hotel was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 White Horse 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 White Horse Hotel compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and White Horse Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects White Horse 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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