FIC food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Gwynedd
FIC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 June 2023, 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: Victoria Hotel Stryd Fawr, Bethesda, LL57 3AN
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts FIC 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% | ← FIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 FIC 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 FIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 June 2025 |
| Happy Fig Manufacturers/packers | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| The Menai Seafood Company Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Neuadd Ogwen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2022 |
| The Best Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Caffi Coed Y Brenin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 August 2025 |
| Bethesda Community Wholefoods CBC Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Hwb Ogwen Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about FIC
What is FIC's food hygiene rating?
FIC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 29 June 2023.
Is FIC 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was FIC last inspected?
FIC was last inspected on 29 June 2023, 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 FIC?
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 FIC compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and FIC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects FIC 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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