Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gwynedd
Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway 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
This is a fresh result: Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Llanberis Lake Railway Gilfach Ddu, Llanberis, LL55 4TY
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway 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% | ← Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway 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 Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhojon Bilash Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Padarn Pottery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2023 |
| The Royal Victoria Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Panda Babo Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Caffi Spike Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 May 2026 |
| Llygad Yr Haul Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Blue Peris Outdoor Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Plas Pengwaith Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway
What is Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway's food hygiene rating?
Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway 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 Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway last inspected?
Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway was last inspected on 4 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 Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway 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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