Becws Islyn Bala food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gwynedd
Becws Islyn Bala holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 May 2025, 13 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: Siop Yr Enfys 87 Y Stryd Fawr, Y Bala, LL23 7AE
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Becws Islyn Bala 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% | ← Becws Islyn Bala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Becws Islyn Bala 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 Becws Islyn Bala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siop Kel Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| White Lion Royal Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bala Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Park Stores Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Plas Glas Blue Slate Gin Manufacturers/packers | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Siop Woodys Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Y Drol Ffrwythau Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
Questions about Becws Islyn Bala
What is Becws Islyn Bala's food hygiene rating?
Becws Islyn Bala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 28 May 2025.
Is Becws Islyn Bala 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Becws Islyn Bala last inspected?
Becws Islyn Bala was last inspected on 28 May 2025, 13 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 Becws Islyn Bala?
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 Becws Islyn Bala compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Becws Islyn Bala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Becws Islyn Bala 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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