V' Italiano food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gwynedd
V' Italiano holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 11 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: 4 Stryd Y Banc, Porthmadog, LL49 9AA
How it compares in Gwynedd
In Gwynedd, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so V' Italiano sits behind roughly 1,764 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,764 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 6% | ← V' Italiano | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 V' Italiano 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 V' Italiano, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomi Porthmadog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Newell’s Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Kitty's Sandwich Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Blas Y Mor Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2022 |
| Robert Express Ltd Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| The Creel Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Cadwaladers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
Questions about V' Italiano
What is V' Italiano's food hygiene rating?
V' Italiano has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gwynedd Council on 11 April 2025.
Is V' Italiano 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was V' Italiano last inspected?
V' Italiano was last inspected on 11 April 2025, 15 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 V' Italiano?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does V' Italiano compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, while V' Italiano holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects V' Italiano 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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