Pow Catering food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gwynedd
Pow Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Prince Of Wales Hotel 56 Stryd Fawr, Criccieth, LL52 0HB
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Pow Catering 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% | ← Pow Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Pow Catering 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 Pow Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| I&G Evans Idris Cafe Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Poachers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| K E Taylor & Daughter & Son Manufacturers/packers | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Criccieth Star Pizza and Kebab Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Newsday Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Neuadd Goffa Criccieth Memorial Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Starlight Players Front Of House Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Tir a Mor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Pow Catering
What is Pow Catering's food hygiene rating?
Pow Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Pow Catering 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pow Catering last inspected?
Pow Catering was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 months 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 Pow Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pow Catering compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Pow Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Pow Catering 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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