Food hygiene ratings in Gwynedd
Gwynedd inspects and rates 2,112 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,951 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 161 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Gwynedd
Standards here are high: 90% of rated businesses in Gwynedd hold the top score of 5, and 96% hold a 4 or better. 27 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,754 | 90% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 6% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Towns in Gwynedd
Food hygiene ratings for each town Gwynedd inspects.
- Bangor 202 places
- Caernarfon 182 places
- Abermaw 100 places
- Porthmadog 87 places
- Pwllheli 76 places
- Tywyn 66 places
- Dolgellau 58 places
- Criccieth 57 places
- Llanberis 55 places
- Y Bala 55 places
- Abersoch 44 places
- Blaenau Ffestiniog 43 places
- Bethesda 41 places
- Aberdyfi 36 places
- Harlech 34 places
- Penygroes 30 places
- Penrhyndeudraeth 22 places
- Nefyn 22 places
- Beddgelert 21 places
- Llanbedr 20 places
- Chwilog 19 places
- Y Felinheli 19 places
- Llanbedrog 18 places
- Llandygai 17 places
- Llanrug 17 places
- Morfa Bychan 16 places
- Aberdaron 16 places
- Dyffryn Ardudwy 15 places
Recently inspected in Gwynedd
The most recent inspections published by Gwynedd, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Limited | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Ty Mawr B&B & Tea Room | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Fairbourne Ices | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Mei’s fusion Food | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Nefyn Crusader Camps | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| No. 1 Sushi | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Meithrinfa Seren Fach | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Spice Of Llanberis | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Cwt Crugan Ltd | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Jack's Burger - Abersoch | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| The Captains Table | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Mike's Bites | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Gwynedd
The lowest-rated food businesses in Gwynedd are listed below. 1 holds a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 15 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Spices | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 1 July 2026 |
| The Lemon Tree Barmouth | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
| Al Forno | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 March 2026 |
| Zizza pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 March 2026 |
| Wyau Llyn | Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| Nisa Local | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 February 2026 |
| Bangor stars butchery vegetable bakery | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 January 2026 |
| Spar Tywyn | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
| Siop Dre | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 January 2026 |
| Siop Lleol Chi / Local Shop | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 January 2026 |
| City Mini Market | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 November 2025 |
| Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 November 2025 |
| Sheena Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 October 2025 |
| New China | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 July 2025 |
| The Beach House | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 March 2025 |
| Caernarfon Convenience Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Gwynedd
How many food businesses does Gwynedd rate?
Gwynedd publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,112 businesses, of which 1,951 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Gwynedd?
90% of rated businesses in Gwynedd hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Gwynedd have a bad hygiene rating?
27 food businesses in Gwynedd hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 15 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Gwynedd?
Environmental health officers employed by Gwynedd carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Gwynedd
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 'Not Only Spaghetti' 5 - Very good
- 120 Mountain Home Holiday Awaiting inspection
- 1884 Restaurant & Bar Management Centre 5 - Very good
- A T Newsagents Ltd 5 - Very good
- A Williams Meat Store 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Abbey Road Centre Co.Ltd. 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield 5 - Very good
- Aber Cottage Bed & Breakfast 5 - Very good
- Aber Falls Bottling Hall 5 - Very good
- Aber Falls Distillery Limited 5 - Very good
- Aber House 5 - Very good
- Aberdunant Hall Country Hotel 5 - Very good
- Aberdyfi Churches & Chapels Community Lunch 5 - Very good
- Aberdyfi Churches And Chapels Community 5 - Very good
- Aberdyfi Community Drop-in Centre Awaiting inspection
- Aberdyfi Golf Club 5 - Very good
- Aberdyfi Ice Cream 5 - Very good
- Aberdyfi Icecream Co 5 - Very good
- Abersoch Beach Cafe Ltd 5 - Very good
- Abersoch Deli 4 - Good
- Abersoch Garden Centre(Petal A Pot) 5 - Very good
- Abersoch Golf Club 5 - Very good
- Abersoch Marine and Charter Ltd 5 - Very good
- Abersoch Mobile Bar Co 5 - Very good
- Abersoch Moorings Ltd (Lady Janet M116) 5 - Very good
- Abersoch Moorings Ltd (Sun Chaser Co813) 5 - Very good
- Above the Brine Ltd 5 - Very good
- Academi Croeso Portmeirion 5 - Very good
- Academy Bar 5 - Very good
- Academy Shop 5 - Very good
- Advent Youth Camp 5 - Very good
- Adwy’r Nant 5 - Very good
- Afon Rhaiadr Country House 5 - Very good
- Age Cymru Gwynedd A Mon 5 - Very good
- Agoriad Trading Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ainsworths 5 - Very good
- Al Forno 1 - Major improvement necessary
- AL-Baraka Foods Ltd 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alexandra Hotel 5 - Very good
- Alfredo's 5 - Very good
- alison marriott 5 - Very good
- Allports Fish & Chips 5 - Very good
- Allports Fish & Chips 5 - Very good
- Allports Fish And Chip Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Allports Limited 5 - Very good
- Allports Ltd 5 - Very good
- Allsorts 5 - Very good
- Alpine Lodge 5 - Very good
- Amgueddfa Forwrol Llyn 5 - Very good
- Amigos Burritos 5 - Very good
- Amser C0118 ( Fishing Vessel) 5 - Very good
- Amy Griffiths Personal Chef 5 - Very good
- Amy'S Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Anastasia Eden Awaiting inspection
- Andy's Bread Round 5 - Very good
- Anglesey Arms 5 - Very good
- Anka Turkish Restaurant 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-25. Browse all UK councils →