The Ellesmere food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Conwy
The Ellesmere holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 September 2023, 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: 12 Ellesmere Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8RP
How it compares in Conwy
That puts The Ellesmere 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% | ← The Ellesmere | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Ellesmere 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 The Ellesmere, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhaven Care Home Caring Premises | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Kids Planet West End Caring Premises | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Clwyd Alyn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Abbeyfield (C/Bay) Society Ltd Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Guys Newsagents Other catering premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Merton Place Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Corner Cupboard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Colwyn Bay Old Convent Nursing Home Ltd Caring Premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about The Ellesmere
What is The Ellesmere's food hygiene rating?
The Ellesmere has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 7 September 2023.
Is The Ellesmere 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ellesmere last inspected?
The Ellesmere was last inspected on 7 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 The Ellesmere?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ellesmere compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and The Ellesmere is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects The Ellesmere 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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The Ellesmere is one of 191 rated food businesses in Colwyn Bay. See every hygiene rating in Colwyn Bay →
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