The chef at Wales' only two-Michelin-star restaurant has defended the way he operates his kitchen after the venue came under scrutiny over food hygiene standards.

While chasing a third Michelin star, Ynyshir was handed a one-star hygiene rating in February and told to improve due to concerns about raw and undercooked foods.

The news made global headlines and was a blow to Ward and his team, but in Apple TV's documentary series Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, Ward said Ynyshir was "an incredible place".

"There's nothing in there that's amateurish," he told the programme. "I run a spotless kitchen."

Ward, who co-owns the restaurant near Machynlleth in mid Wales, added the hygiene rating had hurt, "because we are only trying to be the best".

"Whether you're a cafe, or a pub, or a two-Michelin-star restaurant.…