The Lost Arc Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
The Lost Arc Cafe 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
The rating dates from 2 July 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
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: Bridge Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5AG
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Lost Arc Cafe has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 2 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 The Lost Arc Cafe 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% | ← The Lost Arc Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 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 The Lost Arc Cafe 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 Lost Arc Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Price Endowment Other catering premises | 41 yards away | Exempt | |
| Horseshoe Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| The Eagles Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 116 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| The Elan Hotel Rhayader Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| The Lion Royal Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Wild Swan Wholefoods Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2019 |
| Old Swan Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 March 2025 |
| Watsons Family Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 172 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about The Lost Arc Cafe
What is The Lost Arc Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Lost Arc Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 2 July 2026.
Is The Lost Arc Cafe 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 Lost Arc Cafe last inspected?
The Lost Arc Cafe was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 months 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 Lost Arc Cafe?
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 The Lost Arc Cafe compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,313 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Lost Arc Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Lost Arc Cafe 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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