Y Sospan food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gwynedd
Y Sospan holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Y Sospan was inspected on 13 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Gwynedd score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Gwynedd ratings →
Address: Y Sospan Bwyty Restaurant Llys Owain, Dolgellau, LL40 1AW
How this rating has changed
Y Sospan was re-inspected on 13 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Y Sospan among the 1,754 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 | 1,754 | 90% | ← Y Sospan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 161 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Y Sospan 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 Y Sospan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Dolgellau Retailers - other | 33 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Royal Ship Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2026 |
| Plas Isa Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Roberts Bros. Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Ty Siamas Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Rowlands Pharmacy (L Rowlands & Co. (Retail) Ltd) Retailers - other | 51 yards away | Exempt | |
| Siop Coffi TH Cyf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| DD's Bakery and Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
Questions about Y Sospan
What is Y Sospan's food hygiene rating?
Y Sospan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 13 August 2026.
Is Y Sospan 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Y Sospan last inspected?
Y Sospan was last inspected on 13 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gwynedd Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Y Sospan?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Y Sospan compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,951 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Y Sospan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Y Sospan 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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Y Sospan is one of 58 rated food businesses in Dolgellau. See every hygiene rating in Dolgellau →
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