Seven Stars food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Seven Stars 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 13 March 2015, more than 11 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: 11 Broad Street, Hay-On-Wye, Hereford, HR3 5DB
How it compares in Powys
That puts Seven Stars 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% | ← Seven Stars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Seven Stars 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 Seven Stars, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Court Farm Butchery Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Three Tuns Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| Hay Takeaway Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Old Electric Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| The Bean Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2015 |
| The Bridge B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2015 |
| Dugans Patisserie Ltd Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2025 |
| Hay Distillery Distributors/Transporters | 112 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Seven Stars
What is Seven Stars's food hygiene rating?
Seven Stars has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 13 March 2015.
Is Seven Stars 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 Seven Stars last inspected?
Seven Stars was last inspected on 13 March 2015, more than 11 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 Seven Stars?
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 Seven Stars compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Seven Stars is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Seven Stars 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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