Gwenynfa Pen Y Bryn Apiary food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Gwynedd
Gwenynfa Pen Y Bryn Apiary holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2021, more than 4 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: Ty Cerrig, Ganllwyd, LL40 2TN
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Gwenynfa Pen Y Bryn Apiary 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% | ← Gwenynfa Pen Y Bryn Apiary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gwenynfa Pen Y Bryn Apiary 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 Gwenynfa Pen Y Bryn Apiary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyn Y Groes Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 March 2026 |
| Natural Resources Wales - Deer Larder Farmers/growers | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Mawddach Pizza Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Ysgol Bro Idris Llanelltyd School/college/university | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
Questions about Gwenynfa Pen Y Bryn Apiary
What is Gwenynfa Pen Y Bryn Apiary's food hygiene rating?
Gwenynfa Pen Y Bryn Apiary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 22 October 2021.
Is Gwenynfa Pen Y Bryn Apiary 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gwenynfa Pen Y Bryn Apiary last inspected?
Gwenynfa Pen Y Bryn Apiary was last inspected on 22 October 2021, more than 4 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 Gwenynfa Pen Y Bryn Apiary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Gwenynfa Pen Y Bryn Apiary compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Gwenynfa Pen Y Bryn Apiary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Gwenynfa Pen Y Bryn Apiary 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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