The Chatter Box at food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
The Chatter Box at holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 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: Talgarth Cattle Market, Talgarth, Brecon, LD3 0AA
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Chatter Box at 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% | ← The Chatter Box at | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Chatter Box at 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 Chatter Box at, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Castle Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2025 |
| Pobl Pop Ty Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2022 |
| Talgarth Mill Manufacturers/packers | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2013 |
| Tower Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
| Triggs at the Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Parrys Ice-Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| Sun City Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about The Chatter Box at
What is The Chatter Box at's food hygiene rating?
The Chatter Box at has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 28 March 2025.
Is The Chatter Box at 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chatter Box at last inspected?
The Chatter Box at was last inspected on 28 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 The Chatter Box at?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chatter Box at compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Chatter Box at is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Chatter Box at 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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