Y Dyn Cig/John Hughes Jones food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Gwynedd
Y Dyn Cig/John Hughes Jones holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 9 October 2025, 9 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: Fferm Bryn Afon, Llanrug, LL55 4BS
How it compares in Gwynedd
In Gwynedd, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Y Dyn Cig/John Hughes Jones 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% | ← Y Dyn Cig/John Hughes Jones | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Dyn Cig/John Hughes Jones 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 Dyn Cig/John Hughes Jones, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Uwchradd Brynrefail School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Hafan Elan Community Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Cegin Fach Emma Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Tegfan Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Wavell'S Butchers Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Premier Llanrug Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Cylch Meithrin Llanrug Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Y Dyn Cig/John Hughes Jones
What is Y Dyn Cig/John Hughes Jones's food hygiene rating?
Y Dyn Cig/John Hughes Jones has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gwynedd Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Y Dyn Cig/John Hughes Jones 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Y Dyn Cig/John Hughes Jones last inspected?
Y Dyn Cig/John Hughes Jones was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 Y Dyn Cig/John Hughes Jones?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Y Dyn Cig/John Hughes Jones compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, while Y Dyn Cig/John Hughes Jones holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Y Dyn Cig/John Hughes Jones 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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