Happy Union Pub & Shop food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Happy Union Pub & Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 6 December 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: Abbeycwmhir, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6PH
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Happy Union Pub & Shop 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% | ← Happy Union Pub & Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Happy Union Pub & Shop 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 Happy Union Pub & Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2012 |
| Machynlleth Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2018 |
| Plas Dolguog Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
| Pantry Stores Trehafren Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2026 |
| No 6 Egg Company Limited Farmers/growers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Bean & Banter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Happy Union Pub & Shop
What is Happy Union Pub & Shop's food hygiene rating?
Happy Union Pub & Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 6 December 2025.
Is Happy Union Pub & Shop 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Happy Union Pub & Shop last inspected?
Happy Union Pub & Shop was last inspected on 6 December 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 Happy Union Pub & Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Happy Union Pub & Shop compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Happy Union Pub & Shop holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Happy Union Pub & Shop 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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