The Spice House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Conwy
The Spice House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 April 2025, 15 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: Y Hen Aelwyd 17 Denbigh Street, Llanrwst, LL26 0LL
How it compares in Conwy
In Conwy, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Spice House sits behind roughly 1,192 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,192 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ← The Spice House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Spice House 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 Spice House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 February 2026 |
| Barbwr y Bont Other catering premises | 23 yards away | Exempt | |
| Tir a Mor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Health & Food Llanrwst Ltd Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| A L & R O Jones Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Llywelyns Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ty Asha Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about The Spice House
What is The Spice House's food hygiene rating?
The Spice House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Conwy Council on 9 April 2025.
Is The Spice House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spice House last inspected?
The Spice House was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 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 Spice House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spice House compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, while The Spice House holds a 4. 159 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects The Spice House 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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