Cambrian Cards & Gifts food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Conwy
Cambrian Cards & Gifts holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Cambrian Cards & Gifts was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Cambrian House Pant Yr Afon, Penmaenmawr, LL34 6BY
How it compares in Conwy
A 2 is rare: only 9 of 1,436 rated places in Conwy score this low, about one in 160. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,192 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ← Cambrian Cards & Gifts | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cambrian Cards & Gifts the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cambrian Cards & Gifts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llandudno grill penmaenmawr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Penmaenmawr B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Boss Bakes Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Bron Eryri Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Caring Holidays Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Cylch Meithrin Ysgol Penycae Caring Premises | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Ysgol Pencae School/college/university | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about Cambrian Cards & Gifts
What is Cambrian Cards & Gifts's food hygiene rating?
Cambrian Cards & Gifts has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Conwy Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Cambrian Cards & Gifts safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Cambrian Cards & Gifts last inspected?
Cambrian Cards & Gifts was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Cambrian Cards & Gifts?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cambrian Cards & Gifts compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, while Cambrian Cards & Gifts holds a 2. 9 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Cambrian Cards & Gifts 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Conwy, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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