Michelin two-star chef in hygiene row hits out at ‘prehistoric’ inspectors

2026-02-11 - 18:45

Gareth Ward of Ynyshir in Wales vows to fight on after inspection report is disclosed revealing concerns over flies A chef whose Michelin two-star restaurant in Wales was given a one-star hygiene rating has claimed the inspection regime is “prehistoric” as it emerged officers raised concerns about dead flies and the potential for cross-contamination. Gareth Ward said the inspectors did not understand what he and his colleagues were trying to do at Ynyshir, a restaurant with rooms near Machynlleth. Continue reading...