Whisling Sands Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gwynedd
Whisling Sands Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Siop Porth Oer, Aberdaron, LL53 8LH
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Whisling Sands Cafe among the 1,764 places in Gwynedd holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,764 | 90% | ← Whisling Sands Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 148 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Whisling Sands Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Whisling Sands Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi Siop Plas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Sourdough Wagon Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Advent Youth Camp Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
Questions about Whisling Sands Cafe
What is Whisling Sands Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Whisling Sands Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 24 May 2024.
Is Whisling Sands Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whisling Sands Cafe last inspected?
Whisling Sands Cafe was last inspected on 24 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gwynedd Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whisling Sands Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whisling Sands Cafe compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Whisling Sands Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Whisling Sands Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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