Rural and Rustic B & B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Powys
Rural and Rustic B & B 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 18 October 2016, 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: Upper Cefn-y-Pwll, Abermule, Montgomery, SY15 6JN
How it compares in Powys
That puts Rural and Rustic B & B 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% | ← Rural and Rustic B & B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rural and Rustic B & B 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 Rural and Rustic B & B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| P Roughley & J Fox Farmers/growers | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bacon Buddies Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2019 |
| Rhosllyn Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Prized Pig Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Abermule Busy-Bees Childcare Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 May 2018 |
| Abermule Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Abermule CP School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Abermule Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Rural and Rustic B & B
What is Rural and Rustic B & B's food hygiene rating?
Rural and Rustic B & B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 18 October 2016.
Is Rural and Rustic B & B 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 Rural and Rustic B & B last inspected?
Rural and Rustic B & B was last inspected on 18 October 2016, 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 Rural and Rustic B & B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Rural and Rustic B & B compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Rural and Rustic B & B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Rural and Rustic B & B 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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