J Payne food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
J Payne 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 25 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: Heath Cottage, Forden, Welshpool, SY21 8LX
How it compares in Powys
That puts J Payne 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% | ← J Payne | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 J Payne 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 J Payne, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| Forden Church in Wales School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Community Hall Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Forden Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Forden Community Centre Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| The Square and Compass Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Railway Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2025 |
| UCYL Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about J Payne
What is J Payne's food hygiene rating?
J Payne has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 25 March 2025.
Is J Payne 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 J Payne last inspected?
J Payne was last inspected on 25 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 J Payne?
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 J Payne compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and J Payne is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects J Payne 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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