Cartref Cefn Rodyn food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Gwynedd
Cartref Cefn Rodyn 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 August 2025, 11 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: Cartref Yr Henoed Cefn Rodyn Maescaled, Dolgellau, LL40 1UF
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Cartref Cefn Rodyn 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% | ← Cartref Cefn Rodyn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cartref Cefn Rodyn 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 Cartref Cefn Rodyn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borthwen B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau Pub/bar/nightclub | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Meadow Inclusions Limited Manufacturers/packers | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bwyty'r Gader, Dolgellau School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Student Refectory Dolgellau School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Bryn Mair Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Plas Gwyn Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Lemon Grass Bangladeshi Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Cartref Cefn Rodyn
What is Cartref Cefn Rodyn's food hygiene rating?
Cartref Cefn Rodyn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Cartref Cefn Rodyn 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 Cartref Cefn Rodyn last inspected?
Cartref Cefn Rodyn was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Cartref Cefn Rodyn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cartref Cefn Rodyn compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Cartref Cefn Rodyn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Cartref Cefn Rodyn 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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Cartref Cefn Rodyn is one of 58 rated food businesses in Dolgellau. See every hygiene rating in Dolgellau →
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