Tafarn Pencei food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gwynedd
Tafarn Pencei holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 7 March 2025, 16 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: Pencei Public House Brig Y Don 17 - 18 Pen Y Cei, Porthmadog, LL49 9AT
How it compares in Gwynedd
In Gwynedd, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Tafarn Pencei 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% | ← Tafarn Pencei | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Tafarn Pencei 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 Tafarn Pencei, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Meddyg Care Dementia Homes Porthmadog Caring Premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| The Port Cafe, Deli & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Canolfan Gymdeithasol Porthmadog Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Londis Porthmadog Retailers - other | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Siop Y Bragdy / The Brewery Shop Retailers - other | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Cadwaladers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Tafarn Pencei
What is Tafarn Pencei's food hygiene rating?
Tafarn Pencei has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gwynedd Council on 7 March 2025.
Is Tafarn Pencei 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tafarn Pencei last inspected?
Tafarn Pencei was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 16 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 Tafarn Pencei?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tafarn Pencei compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, while Tafarn Pencei holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Tafarn Pencei 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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