Ysgol Santes Helen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Gwynedd
Ysgol Santes Helen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 15 January 2025, 17 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: Ysgol Santes Helen 9 Dwyrain Twthill, Caernarfon, LL55 1PF
How it compares in Gwynedd
In Gwynedd, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Ysgol Santes Helen 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% | ← Ysgol Santes Helen | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Ysgol Santes Helen 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 Ysgol Santes Helen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylch Meithrin Twtil Caring Premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Malcolm Siop Twthill Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Marbryn Caring Premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Celtic Royal Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Curry Scene Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Ysgol Santes Helen
What is Ysgol Santes Helen's food hygiene rating?
Ysgol Santes Helen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gwynedd Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Ysgol Santes Helen 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ysgol Santes Helen last inspected?
Ysgol Santes Helen was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 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 Ysgol Santes Helen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ysgol Santes Helen compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, while Ysgol Santes Helen holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Ysgol Santes Helen 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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