Ivy House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Gwynedd
Ivy House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 2022, more than 4 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: Ivy House Porth Canol, Dolgellau, LL40 1RF
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Ivy House 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% | ← Ivy House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ivy House 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 Ivy House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bah Humbug Bach Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Lemon Grass Bangladeshi Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 September 2025 |
| Plas Gwyn Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Dragon Snap Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Roberts Bros. Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Ty Siamas Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Rowlands Pharmacy (L Rowlands & Co. (Retail) Ltd) Retailers - other | 59 yards away | Exempt | |
| Cosy Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
Questions about Ivy House
What is Ivy House's food hygiene rating?
Ivy House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 28 March 2022.
Is Ivy House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ivy House last inspected?
Ivy House was last inspected on 28 March 2022, more than 4 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 Ivy House?
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 Ivy House compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Ivy House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Ivy House 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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Ivy House is one of 58 rated food businesses in Dolgellau. See every hygiene rating in Dolgellau →
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