Owen Glyn Owen & Son food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Gwynedd
Owen Glyn Owen & Son holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2026, 4 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: O G Owen Butchers Ty Rhyd Alun 2 Stryd Bangor, Caernarfon, LL55 1AT
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Owen Glyn Owen & Son 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% | ← Owen Glyn Owen & Son | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Owen Glyn Owen & Son 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 Owen Glyn Owen & Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Scene Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| J D Wetherspoon Plc Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ainsworths Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Bella House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Caernarfon Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Black Boy Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Lucky Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Lizzy’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Owen Glyn Owen & Son
What is Owen Glyn Owen & Son's food hygiene rating?
Owen Glyn Owen & Son has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Owen Glyn Owen & Son 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Owen Glyn Owen & Son last inspected?
Owen Glyn Owen & Son was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Owen Glyn Owen & Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Owen Glyn Owen & Son compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Owen Glyn Owen & Son is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Owen Glyn Owen & Son 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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