Herbert Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
Herbert Arms 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 27 March 2017, more than 9 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: Kerry, Newtown, Powys, SY16 4NU
How it compares in Powys
In Powys, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Herbert Arms sits behind roughly 1,720 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,720 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 434 | 19% | ← Herbert Arms | |
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 314 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Herbert Arms 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 Herbert Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michaels C in W Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Village Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Kerry Baptist Church Other catering premises | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Brynllywarch Hall School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| The Forest Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
Questions about Herbert Arms
What is Herbert Arms's food hygiene rating?
Herbert Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Powys Council on 27 March 2017.
Is Herbert Arms 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 Herbert Arms last inspected?
Herbert Arms was last inspected on 27 March 2017, more than 9 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 Herbert Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Herbert Arms compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, while Herbert Arms holds a 4. 434 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Herbert Arms 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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Herbert Arms is one of 231 rated food businesses in Newtown. See every hygiene rating in Newtown →
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