Ysgol Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Gwynedd
Ysgol Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 October 2025, 9 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 Syr Hugh Owen Ffordd Bethel, Caernarfon, LL55 1HW
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Ysgol Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen 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% | ← Ysgol Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ysgol Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen 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 Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynfa Residential Home Caring Premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Caernarfon Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Clwb Ty Wendy Cyf Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2022 |
| Cylch Meithrin Y Gelli Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Marbryn Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Cylch Meithrin Twtil Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Cylch Meithrin Maesincla Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Ysgol Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen
What is Ysgol Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen's food hygiene rating?
Ysgol Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Ysgol Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ysgol Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen last inspected?
Ysgol Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 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 Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ysgol Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Ysgol Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Ysgol Uwchradd Syr Hugh Owen 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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