Caer Service Station (Texaco) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gwynedd
Caer Service Station (Texaco) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Caer Service Station Lôn Parc, Caernarfon, LL55 2HP
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Caer Service Station (Texaco) 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% | ← Caer Service Station (Texaco) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Caer Service Station (Texaco) 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 Caer Service Station (Texaco), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hafan Hostel Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Clwb Cefnogwyr Peldroed Caernarfon Town Pub/bar/nightclub | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Meithrinfa Babinogion Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Mcdonald'S Restaurants Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Caernarfon and District Ex Service Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Caru Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Michael Heard Hughes Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Caffi De Winton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Caer Service Station (Texaco)
What is Caer Service Station (Texaco)'s food hygiene rating?
Caer Service Station (Texaco) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 18 October 2024.
Is Caer Service Station (Texaco) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caer Service Station (Texaco) last inspected?
Caer Service Station (Texaco) was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 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 Caer Service Station (Texaco)?
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 Caer Service Station (Texaco) compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Caer Service Station (Texaco) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Caer Service Station (Texaco) 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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