Y Branwen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gwynedd
Y Branwen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: Gwesty'r Branwen Ffordd Newydd, Harlech, LL46 2UB
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Y Branwen 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% | ← Y Branwen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Y Branwen 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 Branwen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal St Davids Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Pro Shop Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Byrdir House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Plas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Wilderness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Caffi Castell Harlech Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Castle Gift Shop Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Hufenfa`r Castell / Castle Creamery Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Y Branwen
What is Y Branwen's food hygiene rating?
Y Branwen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Y Branwen 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Y Branwen last inspected?
Y Branwen was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 Y Branwen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Y Branwen compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Y Branwen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Y Branwen 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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