Horseshoe Inn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Horseshoe Inn 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 29 March 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: Church Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5AT
How it compares in Powys
That puts Horseshoe 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% | ← Horseshoe 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 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 Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eagles Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 19 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| The Lost Arc Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 February 2025 |
| Charles Price Endowment Other catering premises | 133 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Lion Royal Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Wild Swan Wholefoods Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2019 |
| Old Swan Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 March 2025 |
| Watsons Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 134 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 March 2026 |
| Turkish Delight Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Horseshoe Inn
What is Horseshoe Inn's food hygiene rating?
Horseshoe Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 29 March 2019.
Is Horseshoe 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Horseshoe Inn last inspected?
Horseshoe Inn was last inspected on 29 March 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 Horseshoe 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Horseshoe Inn compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Horseshoe Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Horseshoe 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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