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Ynyshir Restaurant near Machynlleth, Wales, recovered from a low hygiene score in 2025 (1/5) after the FSA ordered a halt to serving raw lobster. In February 2026 it earned a five-star food hygiene rating on reinspection, with the updated score published in March 2026. The restaurant has held two Michelin stars since 2022, and chef-owner Gareth Ward defended his specialized approach during the controversy.
Ynyshir, a Welsh restaurant with two Michelin stars, was handed a one-star hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency after a November inspection, which found major improvements were needed in food safety management though cleanliness and handling were generally satisfactory. The venue, known for a five-hour tasting menu, has addressed issues and paperwork gaps since the visit; owner-chef Gareth Ward defended their approach to raw ingredients and said standards remain high. CNN notes Ynyshir is Wales’ only two-Michelin-star restaurant.