The Saints Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Saints Bar 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 11 February 2017, more than 9 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: Hay St Mary's Football Club, Playing Fields, Brecon Road, HR3 5PJ
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Saints Bar 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 Saints Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 The Saints Bar 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 Saints Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Healthcare Group Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| OCS Group UK Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Maple House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| The Granary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 July 2025 |
| Swan at Hay Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2018 |
| Hay-on-Wye County Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Little Stars Pre-school School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about The Saints Bar
What is The Saints Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Saints Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 11 February 2017.
Is The Saints Bar 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 Saints Bar last inspected?
The Saints Bar was last inspected on 11 February 2017, more than 9 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 Saints Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Saints Bar compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Saints Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Saints Bar 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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