The Powis Arms Hotel
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The Powis Arms Hotel is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Pool Quay, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9JS, in the Powys local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Powys oversees 2,615 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Powys is 4.6 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Powis Arms Hotel?
The Powis Arms Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Powys.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Powis Arms Hotel last inspected?
The Powis Arms Hotel was last inspected on 2025-11-11. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Powis Arms Hotel located?
The Powis Arms Hotel is located at Pool Quay, Welshpool, Powys , SY21 9JS, in the Powys local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SY21 postcode area.