Y Vaults food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gwynedd
Y Vaults 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
The rating dates from 16 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Ye Olde Vaults 334 Stryd Fawr, Bangor, LL57 1YA
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Y Vaults 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% | ← Y Vaults | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Y Vaults 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 Y Vaults, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Spices Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2021 |
| Bangor Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Happy House Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Clio Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Bwyd Da Bangor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Franky’s Pizza Mobile caterer | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Y Vaults
What is Y Vaults's food hygiene rating?
Y Vaults has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 16 August 2024.
Is Y Vaults 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 Y Vaults last inspected?
Y Vaults was last inspected on 16 August 2024, 22 months 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 Y Vaults?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Y Vaults compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Y Vaults is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Y Vaults 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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