Maes y Gwaelod B & B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Maes y Gwaelod B & B 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 6 March 2020, more than 6 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: Maes y Gwaelod, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4SL
How it compares in Powys
That puts Maes y Gwaelod B & B 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% | ← Maes y Gwaelod B & B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Maes y Gwaelod B & B 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 Maes y Gwaelod B & B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2019 |
| Neuadd Arms Brewing Co Farmers/growers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2019 |
| St James Community Lunch Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Belle Vue Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2025 |
| The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Ysgol Dolafon School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bryncelyn Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2022 |
| Dolafon Ducklings Pre School Group Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2018 |
Questions about Maes y Gwaelod B & B
What is Maes y Gwaelod B & B's food hygiene rating?
Maes y Gwaelod B & B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 6 March 2020.
Is Maes y Gwaelod B & B 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 Maes y Gwaelod B & B last inspected?
Maes y Gwaelod B & B was last inspected on 6 March 2020, more than 6 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 Maes y Gwaelod B & B?
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 Maes y Gwaelod B & B compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Maes y Gwaelod B & B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Maes y Gwaelod B & B 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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