Ysgol Swn Y Don food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Conwy
Ysgol Swn Y Don holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 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: Ysgol Swn Y Don Swn Y Don, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, LL29 9LL
How it compares in Conwy
That puts Ysgol Swn Y Don among the 1,192 places in Conwy holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,192 | 83% | ← Ysgol Swn Y Don | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 154 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 Ysgol Swn Y Don 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 Ysgol Swn Y Don, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| L J Store 2 Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2019 |
| Bubble Catering at Old Colwyn Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Alex's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Princess Road Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Ken's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Poyntons Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Gillian’s Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Ysgol Swn Y Don
What is Ysgol Swn Y Don's food hygiene rating?
Ysgol Swn Y Don has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Ysgol Swn Y Don 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ysgol Swn Y Don last inspected?
Ysgol Swn Y Don was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Conwy Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ysgol Swn Y Don?
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 Ysgol Swn Y Don compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and Ysgol Swn Y Don is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Ysgol Swn Y Don 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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