Orient Express Cafe Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Conwy
Orient Express Cafe Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 December 2023, 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: 8 Gloddaeth Street, Llandudno, LL30 2DS
How it compares in Conwy
In Conwy, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Orient Express Cafe Restaurant sits behind roughly 1,192 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,192 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ← Orient Express Cafe Restaurant | |
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 154 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Orient Express Cafe Restaurant 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 Orient Express Cafe Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Audley Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Da Venezia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Dollop! Ice Cream Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Casanova Italian Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Dudley and George's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Characters Tea House and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
Questions about Orient Express Cafe Restaurant
What is Orient Express Cafe Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Orient Express Cafe Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Conwy Council on 5 December 2023.
Is Orient Express Cafe Restaurant safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Orient Express Cafe Restaurant last inspected?
Orient Express Cafe Restaurant was last inspected on 5 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Conwy Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Orient Express Cafe Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Orient Express Cafe Restaurant compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, while Orient Express Cafe Restaurant holds a 4. 159 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Orient Express Cafe Restaurant 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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