Castle Cottage Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gwynedd
Castle Cottage Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 August 2025, 10 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: Gwesty Castle Cottage Ffordd Pen Llech, Harlech, LL46 2YL
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Castle Cottage Inn 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% | ← Castle Cottage Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Castle Cottage Inn 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 Castle Cottage Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons And Reasons Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
| Y Copa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Caffi Castell Harlech Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Castle Gift Shop Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Hufenfa`r Castell / Castle Creamery Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Bean & Blwm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| Cadw Welsh Government Harlech Castle Retailers - other | 101 yards away | Exempt | |
| Harlech Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Castle Cottage Inn
What is Castle Cottage Inn's food hygiene rating?
Castle Cottage Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Castle Cottage Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle Cottage Inn last inspected?
Castle Cottage Inn was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 Castle Cottage Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Castle Cottage Inn compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Cottage Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Castle Cottage Inn 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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