Yamin Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gwynedd
Yamin Chinese Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 21 March 2025, 15 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: 121 Stryd Fawr, Porthmadog, LL49 9HA
How it compares in Gwynedd
In Gwynedd, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Yamin Chinese Takeaway 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% | ← Yamin Chinese Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Yamin Chinese Takeaway 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 Yamin Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cegin Lana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Thai Harbwr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Porthmadog kebab house Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Cigydd Glaslyn Butchers Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Siop Coffi T H Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Siop Fawr Portmeirion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Ochirly Chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
Questions about Yamin Chinese Takeaway
What is Yamin Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Yamin Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gwynedd Council on 21 March 2025.
Is Yamin Chinese Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Yamin Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Yamin Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 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 Yamin Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Yamin Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, while Yamin Chinese Takeaway holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Yamin Chinese Takeaway 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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