Y Maes Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gwynedd
Y Maes Cafe 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 16 December 2024, 18 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: Maes Cafe & Shop, Llandanwg, LL46 2SD
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Y Maes Cafe 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 Maes Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Maes Cafe 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 Maes Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaytera Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Morlyn Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Christian Mountain Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| MA- Nick's Farmers/growers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Rebecca Jayne A Fishing Farmers/growers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Shell Island Camp Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Shell Island Gift Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Shell Island Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Y Maes Cafe
What is Y Maes Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Y Maes Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 16 December 2024.
Is Y Maes Cafe 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 Y Maes Cafe last inspected?
Y Maes Cafe was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 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 Maes Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Y Maes Cafe compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Y Maes Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Y Maes Cafe 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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