The Surfer food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gwynedd
The Surfer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 2025, 12 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: The Surfer, Dinas Dinlle, LL54 5TW
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts The Surfer 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% | ← The Surfer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Surfer 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 Surfer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'Not Only Spaghetti' Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bryn Mor Beach Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2022 |
| Siop Tonnau Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Thornley Leisure Parks 2022 Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Caernarfon Airport Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Herons Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about The Surfer
What is The Surfer's food hygiene rating?
The Surfer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 3 July 2025.
Is The Surfer 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Surfer last inspected?
The Surfer was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 The Surfer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Surfer compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and The Surfer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects The Surfer 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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