Food hygiene ratings in Colwyn Bay
There are 191 food businesses in Colwyn Bay with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Conwy Council. A further 14 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Colwyn Bay
79% of rated businesses in Colwyn Bay hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 5 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Conwy as a whole, 83% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Colwyn Bay does worse, by 4 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 140 | 79% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 23 | 13% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Colwyn Bay
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Chris's News Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 July 2025 |
| Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 September 2025 |
| Variety One Extra Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 December 2025 |
| Sue's Cabin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 January 2026 |
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 27 February 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Colwyn Bay
How many food businesses in Colwyn Bay have a hygiene rating?
191 food businesses in Colwyn Bay have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Conwy Council. 177 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Colwyn Bay?
79% of rated businesses in Colwyn Bay hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Colwyn Bay?
5 food businesses in Colwyn Bay hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 3 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Colwyn Bay?
Environmental health officers at Conwy Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Conwy
- Llandudno 432 places
- Abergele 91 places
- Rhos on Sea 81 places
- Betws Y Coed 68 places
- Towyn 59 places
- Llanrwst 57 places
- Llandudno Junction 55 places
- Kinmel Bay 48 places
Food businesses in Colwyn Bay
- A M K Indian Takeaway 4 - Good
- Abbey Dale House 4 - Good
- Abbeyfield (C/Bay) Society Ltd 5 - Very good
- Akin 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Alex's Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Ali's Fish & Chips Kebab Pizza & Burger 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Amanda's Tea Room - Sandwich Bar 5 - Very good
- Ann's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Apple Residential Care Home 5 - Very good
- Arden Towers Care Home 4 - Good
- Asda Express PFS 5 - Very good
- Aydin's Eatery 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bae Stop 4 - Good
- Bae Waves 5 - Very good
- Bargain Booze Costcutter Subway 4 - Good
- Bay Grill 5 - Very good
- Bay Gym Exempt
- Best One 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Black Cloak Brewing Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bobcats Coffee 5 - Very good
- Botanical Lounge 5 - Very good
- Briggs & Co 4 - Good
- Bryn at Porth Eirias 5 - Very good
- Bryn Coed Guest House 5 - Very good
- Bryn Eithin Hall 5 - Very good
- Bryn Hesketh EMI Unit 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bryn Woodlands House 5 - Very good
- Bubble Catering at Old Colwyn Golf Club 5 - Very good
- Cadwgan Bakery 4 - Good
Showing 30 of 191 businesses in Colwyn Bay. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.