The Cafe at Drover Cycles food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
The Cafe at Drover Cycles holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Cafe at Drover Cycles was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Forest Road, Hay-On-Wye, Hereford, HR3 5EH
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Cafe at Drover Cycles 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 Cafe at Drover Cycles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe at Drover Cycles 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 Cafe at Drover Cycles, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Gooch Artisan Baker Manufacturers/packers | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2017 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2018 |
| Hay-on-Wye County Primary School School/college/university | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Little Stars Pre-school School/college/university | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cafe Hay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 July 2025 |
| The Fudge Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 337 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 November 2025 |
| The Granary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 July 2025 |
| The Sandwich Cellar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about The Cafe at Drover Cycles
What is The Cafe at Drover Cycles's food hygiene rating?
The Cafe at Drover Cycles has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 26 May 2026.
Is The Cafe at Drover Cycles 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cafe at Drover Cycles last inspected?
The Cafe at Drover Cycles was last inspected on 26 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 Cafe at Drover Cycles?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cafe at Drover Cycles compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Cafe at Drover Cycles is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Cafe at Drover Cycles 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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