Brondanw Arms - Y Ring food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gwynedd
Brondanw Arms - Y Ring holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2025, 7 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: Brondanw Arms Hotel, Llanfrothen, LL48 6AQ
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Brondanw Arms - Y Ring 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% | ← Brondanw Arms - Y Ring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Brondanw Arms - Y Ring 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 Brondanw Arms - Y Ring, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Garreg School/college/university | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Ferlas Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| The Baa Baa Bar Ltd Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Park Road Filling Station Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Penrhyn Superstore Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Panadda Thai Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Silver Lake Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Penrhyn Pizza And Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about Brondanw Arms - Y Ring
What is Brondanw Arms - Y Ring's food hygiene rating?
Brondanw Arms - Y Ring has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Brondanw Arms - Y Ring 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brondanw Arms - Y Ring last inspected?
Brondanw Arms - Y Ring was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 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 Brondanw Arms - Y Ring?
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 Brondanw Arms - Y Ring compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Brondanw Arms - Y Ring is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Brondanw Arms - Y Ring 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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