Ship Aground food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gwynedd
Ship Aground 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 8 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: Ship Aground, Talsarnau, LL47 6UB
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Ship Aground 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% | ← Ship Aground | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ship Aground 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 Ship Aground, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pit Stop Mobile caterer | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Ysgol Gynradd Talsarnau School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Caffi Rhif 6 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| Caffi'R Sgwar Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Academi Croeso Portmeirion Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Caffi Glas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Caffi'r Angel Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Caffi'r Ddraig Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about Ship Aground
What is Ship Aground's food hygiene rating?
Ship Aground has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Ship Aground 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 Ship Aground last inspected?
Ship Aground was last inspected on 8 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 Ship Aground?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ship Aground compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Ship Aground is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Ship Aground 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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