Penmaenau Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
Penmaenau Kitchen 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: Penmaenau Kitchen was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Powys score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Powys ratings →
Address: Penmaenau, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, LD2 3RD
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How this rating has changed
Penmaenau Kitchen was re-inspected on 21 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Powys
That puts Penmaenau Kitchen among the 1,720 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 | 1,720 | 74% | ← Penmaenau Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 438 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 299 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 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 Penmaenau Kitchen 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 Penmaenau Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Fawr Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2013 |
| Wood Fired Pizza Co Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 July 2026 |
| Calon Wen Dairy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Christina Nixon Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
| Mr D Fresh Doughnuts - Unit 1 Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 July 2025 |
| Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Penmaenau Kitchen
What is Penmaenau Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Penmaenau Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Penmaenau Kitchen 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 Penmaenau Kitchen last inspected?
Penmaenau Kitchen was last inspected on 21 July 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 Penmaenau Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penmaenau Kitchen compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Penmaenau Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Penmaenau Kitchen 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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