Ship and Castle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gwynedd
Ship and Castle holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Ship & Castle Hotel 9 - 11 Stryd Bangor, Caernarfon, LL55 1AT
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Ship and Castle 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% | ← Ship and Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ship and Castle 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 Ship and Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Glyn Owen & Son Manufacturers/packers | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Curry Scene Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| J D Wetherspoon Plc Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ainsworths Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Bella House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Caernarfon Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Black Boy Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Lucky Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Ship and Castle
What is Ship and Castle's food hygiene rating?
Ship and Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 17 November 2022.
Is Ship and Castle 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ship and Castle last inspected?
Ship and Castle was last inspected on 17 November 2022, more than 3 years 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 Ship and Castle?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ship and Castle compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Ship and Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Ship and Castle 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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