Elan Valley Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Elan Valley Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2025, 15 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: Elan Village, Elan Valley, Rhayader, LD6 5HP
How it compares in Powys
That puts Elan Valley Lodge 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% | ← Elan Valley Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Elan Valley Lodge 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 Elan Valley Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elan Valley Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| The Elan Valley Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2025 |
| Glanrhydwen Riverside Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2011 |
| Ty Penbont House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 April 2025 |
| Triangle Inn, Triangle Inn Coachouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2025 |
| Charles Price Endowment Other catering premises | 2.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Lost Arc Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2025 |
| Llanwrthwl Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Elan Valley Lodge
What is Elan Valley Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Elan Valley Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Elan Valley Lodge 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elan Valley Lodge last inspected?
Elan Valley Lodge was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 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 Elan Valley Lodge?
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 Elan Valley Lodge compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Elan Valley Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Elan Valley Lodge 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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