The Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gwynedd
The Ship Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Ship Inn was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Gwynedd score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Gwynedd ratings →
Address: Ship Inn Ffordd Pedrog, Llanbedrog, LL53 7PE
How this rating has changed
The Ship Inn was re-inspected on 22 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 AwaitingPublication | Held | |
| 22 July 2026 | AwaitingPublication 2 | 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
A 2 is rare: only 11 of 1,951 rated places in Gwynedd score this low, about one in 177. By contrast 90% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,754 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← The Ship Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Ship Inn the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartref Dolwar Caring Premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Cylch Meithrin Llanbedrog Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chinese Llanbedrog Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2026 |
| Ysgol Gynradd Llanbedrog School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Tafarn Glyn Y Weddw Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fferyllwr Llyn Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Siop Y Plas Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Tremfan Hall Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about The Ship Inn
What is The Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Gwynedd Council on 22 July 2026.
Is The Ship Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Ship Inn last inspected?
The Ship Inn was last inspected on 22 July 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 The Ship Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ship Inn compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,951 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, while The Ship Inn holds a 2. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects The Ship Inn 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Gwynedd, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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The Ship Inn is one of 18 rated food businesses in Llanbedrog. See every hygiene rating in Llanbedrog →
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