LAVA (Steak on the Stone) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Conwy
LAVA (Steak on the Stone) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 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: 1 - 3 Bangor Road, Conwy, LL32 8NG
How it compares in Conwy
That puts LAVA (Steak on the Stone) 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% | ← LAVA (Steak on the Stone) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 LAVA (Steak on the Stone) 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 LAVA (Steak on the Stone), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynfryn Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Baravellis / Conwy Distillery Ltd / Conwy Cocoa Other catering premises | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Edwards of Conwy Ltd Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Dylans Other catering premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Dylans Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Bryn Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| Castle Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Fishermans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2022 |
Questions about LAVA (Steak on the Stone)
What is LAVA (Steak on the Stone)'s food hygiene rating?
LAVA (Steak on the Stone) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 14 January 2026.
Is LAVA (Steak on the Stone) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was LAVA (Steak on the Stone) last inspected?
LAVA (Steak on the Stone) was last inspected on 14 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 LAVA (Steak on the Stone)?
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 LAVA (Steak on the Stone) compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and LAVA (Steak on the Stone) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects LAVA (Steak on the Stone) 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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