YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Gwynedd
YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Pen Y Pass Hostel Pen Y Pass, Nant Peris, LL55 4NY
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass 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% | ← YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass 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 YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen Y Gwryd Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Cegin Gwynant Pizzas @ Llyn Gwynant Campsite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Gwynant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Ogwen Falls Snack Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Agoriad Trading Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Idwal Cottage Yha Hostel Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass
What is YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass's food hygiene rating?
YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 1 June 2026.
Is YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass last inspected?
YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass was last inspected on 1 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 YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass?
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 YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass 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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