Food hygiene ratings in Gwynedd
Gwynedd inspects and rates 2,105 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,957 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 148 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. 28 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,764 | 90% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 6% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Gwynedd
Food hygiene ratings for each town Gwynedd inspects.
- Bangor 202 places
- Caernarfon 183 places
- Abermaw 99 places
- Porthmadog 86 places
- Pwllheli 75 places
- Tywyn 67 places
- Dolgellau 58 places
- Criccieth 57 places
- Llanberis 56 places
- Y Bala 54 places
- Abersoch 48 places
- Blaenau Ffestiniog 43 places
- Bethesda 40 places
- Aberdyfi 36 places
- Harlech 33 places
- Penygroes 31 places
- Nefyn 23 places
- Penrhyndeudraeth 22 places
- Beddgelert 21 places
- Llanbedr 20 places
- Y Felinheli 20 places
- Chwilog 19 places
- Llanrug 17 places
- Morfa Bychan 16 places
- Llandygai 16 places
- Aberdaron 16 places
- Llanbedrog 15 places
- Dyffryn Ardudwy 15 places
Recently inspected in Gwynedd
The most recent inspections published by Gwynedd, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Quarryman'S Tearooms | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Andy's Bread Round | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Kings Licensed Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| LC Gourmet Food | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| LC`s | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Mabinogion | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Reubens | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Sitar Indian Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Ysgol Hirael | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Academi Croeso Portmeirion | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Cig Cilani Meats.co | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Gwynedd
The lowest-rated food businesses in Gwynedd are listed below. 18 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen Y Bryn Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 May 2026 |
| The Lemon Tree Barmouth | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
| Noon Line | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 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 |
| Bengal Spice | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 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 2,105 businesses, of which 1,957 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?
28 food businesses in Gwynedd hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 18 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
- 1884 Restaurant & Bar Management Centre 5 - Very good
- A T Newsagents Ltd 5 - Very good
- 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 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 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
- 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 Chip Shop 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
- Andy's Bread Round 5 - Very good
- Anglesey Arms 5 - Very good
- Anka Turkish Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Ann CO75 (Fishing Vessel) 5 - Very good
- Annie’s Heavenly Bakes 5 - Very good
- Antelope Inn 5 - Very good
- Antonia'S Ice Cream & Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- Antoniazzi'S Penguin Cafe 5 - Very good
- Antur Aelhaearn 5 - Very good
- Apres Sea Ltd 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-06-18. Browse all UK councils →