Hwb Ogwen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gwynedd
Hwb Ogwen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 June 2025, 13 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: Penrhyn Pharmacy 27 Stryd Fawr, Bethesda, LL57 3AE
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Hwb Ogwen 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% | ← Hwb Ogwen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hwb Ogwen 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 Hwb Ogwen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi Coed Y Brenin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 August 2025 |
| Junction Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| The Best Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Neuadd Ogwen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2022 |
| FIC Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2023 |
| Happy Fig Manufacturers/packers | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| The Menai Seafood Company Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Bethesda Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 119 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Hwb Ogwen
What is Hwb Ogwen's food hygiene rating?
Hwb Ogwen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 13 June 2025.
Is Hwb Ogwen 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hwb Ogwen last inspected?
Hwb Ogwen was last inspected on 13 June 2025, 13 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 Hwb Ogwen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hwb Ogwen compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Hwb Ogwen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Hwb Ogwen 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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