Menter y Twr food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gwynedd
Menter y Twr 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
This is a fresh result: Menter y Twr was inspected on 4 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Gwynedd score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Gwynedd ratings →
Address: Tower Hotel Stryd Fawr, Pwllheli, LL53 5RR
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Menter y Twr was re-inspected on 4 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Menter y Twr among the 1,754 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 | 1,754 | 90% | ← Menter y Twr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 161 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 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 Menter y Twr 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 Menter y Twr, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becws Gwalia Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Neuadd Dwyfor Caring Premises | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| News Plus Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Nanas Pizza & Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Whitehall Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bamboo House( S J Leslie Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Penlan Fawr Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2026 |
Questions about Menter y Twr
What is Menter y Twr's food hygiene rating?
Menter y Twr has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 4 August 2026.
Is Menter y Twr 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 Menter y Twr last inspected?
Menter y Twr was last inspected on 4 August 2026, a month 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 Menter y Twr?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Menter y Twr compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,951 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Menter y Twr is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Menter y Twr 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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