The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Ynyscedwyn Arms 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
This is a fresh result: The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Powys score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Powys ratings →
Address: 53 Commercial Street, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1LA
How this rating has changed
The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel was re-inspected on 16 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel among the 1,720 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 | 1,720 | 74% | ← The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 299 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 Ynyscedwyn Arms 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 Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindle House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Cari Aromas & Gifts Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Merlins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 April 2026 |
| Boar Valley Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| The Old Temp Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Penybont Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel
What is The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 16 July 2026.
Is The Ynyscedwyn Arms 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 Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel last inspected?
The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month 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 Ynyscedwyn Arms 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 Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Ynyscedwyn Arms 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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The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel is one of 70 rated food businesses in Ystradgynlais. See every hygiene rating in Ystradgynlais →
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