Poyntons Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Conwy
Poyntons Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2025, 8 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: 417 Abergele Road, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, LL29 9PR
How it compares in Conwy
That puts Poyntons Butchers 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% | ← Poyntons Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Poyntons Butchers 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 Poyntons Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Gillian’s Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Alex's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Colwyn Spice Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2019 |
| Jackies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
Questions about Poyntons Butchers
What is Poyntons Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Poyntons Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Poyntons Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poyntons Butchers last inspected?
Poyntons Butchers was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 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 Poyntons Butchers?
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 Poyntons Butchers compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and Poyntons Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Poyntons Butchers 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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