What is the average food hygiene rating in LD3?

The average food hygiene rating in the LD3 postcode area of Powys is 4.63 out of 5, across 369 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in LD3 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

269 food businesses in the LD3 postcode area of Powys hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.9% of the 369 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in LD3 have a low hygiene rating?

8 food businesses in the LD3 postcode area of Powys are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this LD3 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the LD3 postcode area of Powys (421 establishments on record, 369 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in LD3

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the LD3 postcode area of Powys hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.63/5, with 72.9% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 421 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

LD3 (Powys) has 269 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 369 rated premises (72.9%). 8 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

Rating distribution in LD3

5★ Very Good

269 (72.9%)

4★ Good

76 (20.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

16 (4.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (1.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

3 (0.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.3%)

Plus 14 awaiting inspection and 38 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in LD3: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in LD3?: The average food hygiene rating in the LD3 postcode area of Powys is 4.63 out of 5, across 369 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in LD3 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 269 food businesses in the LD3 postcode area of Powys hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.9% of the 369 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in LD3 have a low hygiene rating?: 8 food businesses in the LD3 postcode area of Powys are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this LD3 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the LD3 postcode area of Powys (421 establishments on record, 369 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in LD3

Le Prevost VineyardMobile caterer · LD3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
F E Richards of CrickhowellManufacturers/packers · LD3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
The ClarencePub/bar/nightclub · The Watton, Brecon, Powys · LD3 7ED
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Talgarth Town CouncilOther catering premises · Town Hall, Talgarth, Brecon, Powys · LD3 0BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Powys Teaching Health BoardCaring Premises · Powys Health Care NHS Trust, Brecon War Memorial Hospital, Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon · LD3 7NS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 April 2026
Storey Arms Outdoor Education CentreHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Libanus, Brecon, Powys · LD3 8NL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
GreggsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 10-11 Bethel Square, Brecon, Powys · LD3 7JP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026
The Cafe BarPub/bar/nightclub · Dering Lines, Brecon, Powys · LD3 7RA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 April 2026
P F Sweeney Family ButchersRetailers - other · 9 - 13, Market Arcade, Brecon, Powys · LD3 9DA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 17 April 2026
0952Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Glasfryn House, Church Street, Brecon, Powys · LD3 8EB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 April 2026
Brecon Coffee CompanyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 104 The Struet, The Struet, Brecon, Powys · LD3 7LT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 April 2026
Buttons NurseryCaring Premises · 6 Church Lane, Brecon, Powys · LD3 7AS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 April 2026

Places needing improvement in LD3

CM Corner StoreRetailers - other · 9 Ship Street, Brecon, Powys · LD3 9AF
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 April 2026
Ashburnham BakeryManufacturers/packers · Heol Las Road, Talgarth, Brecon, Powys · LD3 0PH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2026
Llangoed Hall Hotel LtdHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Llangoed Hall Hotel, Llyswen, Brecon, Powys · LD3 0YP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 November 2025
The Tirion Trading Company LtdRetailers - other · Premier, 51 High Street, Brecon, Powys · LD3 7AP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 January 2026
Coffee BoxMobile caterer · LD3
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2025
Bargain BoozeRetailers - other · 10-11 High Street, Brecon, Powys · LD3 7AL
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 May 2018
Himalayan Herbs Brecon LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 12 Glamorgan Street, Brecon, Powys · LD3 7DW
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 January 2026
M &G ConfectioneryRetailers - other · 6 Market Arcade, Market Arcade, Brecon, Powys · LD3 9DA
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 October 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 421 real Food Standards Agency records for the LD3 postcode area, of which 369 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.