The Vaults food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
The Vaults holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 15 July 2021, more than 4 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: Queens Head Vaults, Market Street, Brecon, LD3 9AH
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Vaults 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% | ← The Vaults | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Vaults 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 Vaults, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brecon Country Market Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2014 |
| Mr S J Matthews Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2019 |
| P F Sweeney Family Butchers Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Town House at Brecon Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2017 |
| The Foundry Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| Brecon Coffee Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| RAFA Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2019 |
| Beacons Wholefoods Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about The Vaults
What is The Vaults's food hygiene rating?
The Vaults has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 15 July 2021.
Is The Vaults 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vaults last inspected?
The Vaults was last inspected on 15 July 2021, more than 4 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 Vaults?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Vaults compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while The Vaults holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Vaults 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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