ESS Compass Contract Services(UK) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
ESS Compass Contract Services(UK) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 21 November 2025, 7 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: Hub Dine, Infantry Battle School, Dering Lines, LD3 7RA
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so ESS Compass Contract Services(UK) 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% | ← ESS Compass Contract Services(UK) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 ESS Compass Contract Services(UK) 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 ESS Compass Contract Services(UK), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass UK Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| ESS Compass Contract Services(UK)Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| ESS Compass Services (UK) Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| The Cafe Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Nathalies Cupcake Madness Other catering premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| The Barn at Brynich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Arosfa Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Brecon Society Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about ESS Compass Contract Services(UK)
What is ESS Compass Contract Services(UK)'s food hygiene rating?
ESS Compass Contract Services(UK) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 21 November 2025.
Is ESS Compass Contract Services(UK) 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was ESS Compass Contract Services(UK) last inspected?
ESS Compass Contract Services(UK) was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 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 ESS Compass Contract Services(UK)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ESS Compass Contract Services(UK) compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while ESS Compass Contract Services(UK) holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects ESS Compass Contract Services(UK) 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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