Box Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gwynedd
Box Bar 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
This is a fresh result: Box Bar was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Gwynedd score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Gwynedd ratings →
Address: Hafan Y Môr Holiday Park Hafan Y Mor, Chwilog, LL53 6HX
How this rating has changed
Box Bar was re-inspected on 6 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Box Bar among the 1,754 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 | 1,754 | 90% | ← Box Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 161 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 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 Box Bar 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 Box Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertie's Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Boardwalk Bar - Hafan Y Mor Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Burger King-Hafan Y Mor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Chopstix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Coast House Bar & Grill, Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Cooks Of Pwllheli Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Essentials(South)- Hafan Y Mor Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Millie'S Cookies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
Questions about Box Bar
What is Box Bar's food hygiene rating?
Box Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 6 August 2026.
Is Box Bar 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 Box Bar last inspected?
Box Bar was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month 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 Box Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Box Bar compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,951 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Box Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Box Bar 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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Box Bar is one of 19 rated food businesses in Chwilog. See every hygiene rating in Chwilog →
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