Borthwen B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Gwynedd
Borthwen B&B 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 24 June 2024, 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: Borthwen Ffordd Y Gader, Dolgellau, LL40 1SG
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Borthwen B&B 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% | ← Borthwen B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Borthwen B&B 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 Borthwen B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartref Cefn Rodyn Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Clwb Rygbi Dolgellau Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Meadow Inclusions Limited Manufacturers/packers | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bryn Mair Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 267 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Plas Gwyn Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Lemon Grass Bangladeshi Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 September 2025 |
| Bah Humbug Bach Retailers - other | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Ivy House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2022 |
Questions about Borthwen B&B
What is Borthwen B&B's food hygiene rating?
Borthwen B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 24 June 2024.
Is Borthwen B&B 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 Borthwen B&B last inspected?
Borthwen B&B was last inspected on 24 June 2024, more than 2 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 Borthwen B&B?
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 Borthwen B&B compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Borthwen B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Borthwen B&B 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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