Y Badell Aur food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gwynedd
Y Badell Aur 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: Y Badell Aur was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Y Badell Aur 35 Y Stryd Fawr, Y Bala, LL23 7AF
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Y Badell Aur 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% | ← Y Badell Aur | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Y Badell Aur 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 Y Badell Aur, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Spar Bala Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
| Gerrards Confectioners (North Wales) Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Aran Hufen Ia Bike Mobile caterer | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Aran Hufen Ia Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Goat Hotel (Pub) Pub/bar/nightclub | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Star Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Plas Coch Cyf Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Y Badell Aur
What is Y Badell Aur's food hygiene rating?
Y Badell Aur has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Y Badell Aur 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 Y Badell Aur last inspected?
Y Badell Aur was last inspected on 19 May 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 Y Badell Aur?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Y Badell Aur compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Y Badell Aur is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Y Badell Aur 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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