Newells Cake Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gwynedd
Newells Cake Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Newells Cake Shop was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Newels 89 Stryd Fawr, Porthmadog, LL49 9EU
How it compares in Gwynedd
In Gwynedd, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Newells Cake Shop sits behind roughly 1,764 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,764 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 6% | ← Newells Cake Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Newells Cake Shop 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 Newells Cake Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Creel Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Blas Y Mor Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2022 |
| Ochirly Chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Siop Coffi T H Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Kitty's Sandwich Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Cigydd Glaslyn Butchers Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Nomi Porthmadog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Thai Harbwr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Newells Cake Shop
What is Newells Cake Shop's food hygiene rating?
Newells Cake Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gwynedd Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Newells Cake Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Newells Cake Shop last inspected?
Newells Cake Shop was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Newells Cake Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newells Cake Shop compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, while Newells Cake Shop holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Newells Cake Shop 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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