Vaynol Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gwynedd
Vaynol Arms 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 March 2026, 4 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: Vaynol Arms, Nant Peris, LL55 4UF
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Vaynol Arms 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% | ← Vaynol Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Vaynol Arms 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 Vaynol Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seabreeze BS204 (Fishing Vessel) Farmers/growers | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Ty Hanner Ffordd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Hafod Eryri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Snowdon Mountain Railway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Snowdon Trading Post Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Bhojon Bilash Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Padarn Pottery Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2023 |
| Rheilffordd Llyn Padarn Railway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Vaynol Arms
What is Vaynol Arms's food hygiene rating?
Vaynol Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Vaynol Arms 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 Vaynol Arms last inspected?
Vaynol Arms was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Vaynol Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vaynol Arms compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Vaynol Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Vaynol Arms 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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