The Swallowfalls Inn food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Conwy
The Swallowfalls Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 10 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: Swallow Falls Hotel, Betws Y Coed, LL24 0DW
How it compares in Conwy
In Conwy, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Swallowfalls Inn sits behind roughly 1,351 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,192 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ← The Swallowfalls Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Swallowfalls Inn 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 The Swallowfalls Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| Bod Gwynedd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Caban Y Pair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Pont Y Pair Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Yr Hen Siop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 April 2024 |
Questions about The Swallowfalls Inn
What is The Swallowfalls Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Swallowfalls Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Conwy Council on 13 August 2025.
Is The Swallowfalls Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Swallowfalls Inn last inspected?
The Swallowfalls Inn was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 10 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 The Swallowfalls Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Swallowfalls Inn compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, while The Swallowfalls Inn holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects The Swallowfalls 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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