Bretherton's Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Conwy
Bretherton's Deli holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 9 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: 5F Penrhyn Avenue, Rhos on Sea, LL28 4PS
How it compares in Conwy
In Conwy, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Bretherton's Deli sits behind roughly 1,351 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,192 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ← Bretherton's Deli | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Bretherton's Deli 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 Bretherton's Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Marmalade Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Coast Cafe & Gift Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2024 |
| Harpers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Cayley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Corna Storr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Dionyssos Resto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
Questions about Bretherton's Deli
What is Bretherton's Deli's food hygiene rating?
Bretherton's Deli has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Conwy Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Bretherton's Deli safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Bretherton's Deli last inspected?
Bretherton's Deli was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Bretherton's Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bretherton's Deli compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, while Bretherton's Deli holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Bretherton's Deli 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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