Sook Kalan Kitchen food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Conwy
Sook Kalan Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 12 Minafon Industrial Estate Ffordd Llanelwy, Betws Yn Rhos, LL22 8AW
How it compares in Conwy
That puts Sook Kalan Kitchen among the 1,192 places in Conwy holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,192 | 83% | ← Sook Kalan Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 154 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 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 Sook Kalan Kitchen 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 Sook Kalan Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle Express Other catering premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2019 |
| Wheatsheaf Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 February 2026 |
| Golden Bowl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Premier Express Llysfaen Stores Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2018 |
| Cynfran Pre-School Caring Premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Ysgol Cynfran School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust (Shop) Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Abergele Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
Questions about Sook Kalan Kitchen
What is Sook Kalan Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Sook Kalan Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 1 May 2025.
Is Sook Kalan Kitchen 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sook Kalan Kitchen last inspected?
Sook Kalan Kitchen was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Conwy Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sook Kalan Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sook Kalan Kitchen compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and Sook Kalan Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Sook Kalan Kitchen 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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