The Gables Bed and Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
The Gables Bed and Breakfast 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 21 April 2016, more than 10 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: The Gables, Norton, Presteigne, LD8 2EL
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Gables Bed and Breakfast 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 Gables Bed and Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Gables Bed and Breakfast 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 Gables Bed and Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| The Old Vicarage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2011 |
| East Radnorshire Care Limited Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Warden View Methodist Church Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Leons Supper Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| The Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Wine Bar 46 Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
Questions about The Gables Bed and Breakfast
What is The Gables Bed and Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
The Gables Bed and Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 21 April 2016.
Is The Gables Bed and Breakfast 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 The Gables Bed and Breakfast last inspected?
The Gables Bed and Breakfast was last inspected on 21 April 2016, more than 10 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 The Gables Bed and Breakfast?
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 The Gables Bed and Breakfast compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Gables Bed and Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Gables Bed and Breakfast 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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