Cafe Chameleon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Cafe Chameleon holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 February 2025, 16 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: at the Gough Arms, Glantawe Row, Ystradgynlais, SA9 1ES
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Cafe Chameleon sits behind roughly 1,715 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ← Cafe Chameleon | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Cafe Chameleon 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 Cafe Chameleon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
| Pretty Little Platter Other catering premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| 9 Lives Brewing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2017 |
| Top Pops Soft Drinks Distributors/Transporters | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Shaw Healthcare Group Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Accomplish Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 November 2019 |
| Cwrt Enfys Nursing Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Deli-Licious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Chameleon
What is Cafe Chameleon's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Chameleon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 18 February 2025.
Is Cafe Chameleon safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Chameleon last inspected?
Cafe Chameleon was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 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 Cafe Chameleon?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Chameleon compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Cafe Chameleon holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Cafe Chameleon 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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