Dovey Valley Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Dovey Valley Hotel 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 13 February 2019, 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: Cemmaes Road, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8JZ
How it compares in Powys
That puts Dovey Valley Hotel 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% | ← Dovey Valley Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dovey Valley Hotel 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 Dovey Valley Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Office Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 14 August 2018 |
| Ysgol Glantwymyn School/college/university | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Glantwymyn Community Hall Other catering premises | 344 yards away | Exempt | |
| Moelfre B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2019 |
| Dyfi Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Dovey Valley Hotel
What is Dovey Valley Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Dovey Valley Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 13 February 2019.
Is Dovey Valley Hotel 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 Dovey Valley Hotel last inspected?
Dovey Valley Hotel was last inspected on 13 February 2019, 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 Dovey Valley Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dovey Valley Hotel compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Dovey Valley Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Dovey Valley Hotel 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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