The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Powys
The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 11 Maengwyn Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8EB
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) 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 Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) 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 Red Lion (Y Llew Coch), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyfi Wholefoods Ltd Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2022 |
| Siop Blodyn Tatws Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2020 |
| Dyfi Delights Bakehouse Manufacturers/packers | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Skinners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| The Tabernacle Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2016 |
| The Tabernacle Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Hermit Crab Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2025 |
| Dyfi Wholefood Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2018 |
Questions about The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch)
What is The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch)'s food hygiene rating?
The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 13 May 2026.
Is The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) last inspected?
The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month 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 Red Lion (Y Llew Coch)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Red Lion (Y Llew Coch) 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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