Ar y Lôn food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Gwynedd
Ar y Lôn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2024, more than 2 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: Gallt Y Glyn, Llanberis, LL55 4EL
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Ar y Lôn 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% | ← Ar y Lôn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ar y Lôn 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 Ar y Lôn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallt Y Glyn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Llanberis Touring Park Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Lone Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Bea Italia Importers/Exporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Alpine Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| Idan House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| V12 Outdoor Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Spice of Llanberis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Ar y Lôn
What is Ar y Lôn's food hygiene rating?
Ar y Lôn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 29 April 2024.
Is Ar y Lôn 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ar y Lôn last inspected?
Ar y Lôn was last inspected on 29 April 2024, more than 2 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 Ar y Lôn?
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 Ar y Lôn compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Ar y Lôn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Ar y Lôn 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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