The Snack Shack food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gwynedd
The Snack Shack holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2025, 14 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 Glyn Bungalow Lôn Garmon, Abersoch, LL53 7UL
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts The Snack Shack 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 Snack Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Snack Shack 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 Snack Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Mary's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Nick’s Grill Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Abersoch Marine and Charter Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Crust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Deli Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2025 |
| Abersoch Mobile Bar Co Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Nightsky Glamping Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Siop Newydd Llangian Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
Questions about The Snack Shack
What is The Snack Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Snack Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 8 May 2025.
Is The Snack Shack 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Snack Shack last inspected?
The Snack Shack was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Snack Shack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Snack Shack compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and The Snack Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects The Snack Shack 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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