Sarah Siddons Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Sarah Siddons Inn 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 7 September 2018, more than 7 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: 47 High Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7AP
How it compares in Powys
That puts Sarah Siddons Inn 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% | ← Sarah Siddons Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sarah Siddons Inn 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 Sarah Siddons Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 High Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 January 2026 |
| Ardent Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2012 |
| Brecon Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Buttons Nursery Caring Premises | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| La Belle Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| E R East & Son Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Northcote Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2019 |
| St Marys Church Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about Sarah Siddons Inn
What is Sarah Siddons Inn's food hygiene rating?
Sarah Siddons Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 7 September 2018.
Is Sarah Siddons Inn 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 Sarah Siddons Inn last inspected?
Sarah Siddons Inn was last inspected on 7 September 2018, more than 7 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 Sarah Siddons Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sarah Siddons Inn compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Sarah Siddons Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Sarah Siddons Inn 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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