Bala Spice food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gwynedd
Bala Spice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 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: 81 - 83 Y Stryd Fawr, Y Bala, LL23 7AE
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Bala Spice 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% | ← Bala Spice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Bala Spice 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 Bala Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siop Woodys Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Becws Islyn Bala Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Siop Kel Ltd Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| White Lion Royal Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Park Stores Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Plas Glas Blue Slate Gin Manufacturers/packers | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Y Drol Ffrwythau Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
Questions about Bala Spice
What is Bala Spice's food hygiene rating?
Bala Spice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 13 June 2023.
Is Bala Spice 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bala Spice last inspected?
Bala Spice was last inspected on 13 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 Bala Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bala Spice compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Bala Spice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Bala Spice 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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