Harpers food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Conwy
Harpers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2026, 5 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: 19 Colwyn Avenue, Rhos on Sea, LL28 4RB
How it compares in Conwy
That puts Harpers 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% | ← Harpers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Harpers 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 Harpers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2024 |
| Copper Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Corna Storr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Fortune House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Coast Cafe & Gift Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Dionyssos Resto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| Cayley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Coates Butchery Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Harpers
What is Harpers's food hygiene rating?
Harpers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 30 January 2026.
Is Harpers 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harpers last inspected?
Harpers was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 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 Harpers?
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 Harpers compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and Harpers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Harpers 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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Harpers is one of 81 rated food businesses in Rhos on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Rhos on Sea →
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