Barnacles Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Conwy
Barnacles Restaurant 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
The rating dates from 25 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Barnacles 7 - 7A Mostyn Street, Llandudno, LL30 2NL
How it compares in Conwy
That puts Barnacles Restaurant among the 1,192 places in Conwy holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,192 | 83% | ← Barnacles Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 Barnacles 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 Barnacles Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can-y-Bae Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Billy Mac's Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Creative Crafts Fairs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2018 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Blue Turtle Hub Other catering premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bodnant Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Cae Mor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about Barnacles Restaurant
What is Barnacles Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Barnacles Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 25 September 2024.
Is Barnacles Restaurant 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 Barnacles Restaurant last inspected?
Barnacles Restaurant was last inspected on 25 September 2024, 21 months 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 Barnacles Restaurant?
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 Barnacles Restaurant compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and Barnacles Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Barnacles 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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