Swallows Nest food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Conwy
Swallows Nest 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 18 June 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: Conwy Lodge Park Conwy Holiday Park Llanrwst Road, Conwy, LL32 8HZ
How it compares in Conwy
That puts Swallows Nest among the 1,192 places in Conwy holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,192 | 83% | ← Swallows Nest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 Swallows Nest 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 Swallows Nest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Derwen Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Conwy YHA Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Nonno’s Coffee Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2025 |
| Castle Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Bryn Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| Number 18 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
| Tapps Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2024 |
| The Cheese Room Deli Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Swallows Nest
What is Swallows Nest's food hygiene rating?
Swallows Nest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Swallows Nest 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 Swallows Nest last inspected?
Swallows Nest was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 Swallows Nest?
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 Swallows Nest compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and Swallows Nest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Swallows Nest 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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