Mallwyd Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gwynedd
Mallwyd Service Station 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 9 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Mallwyd Service Station, Mallwyd, SY20 9HN
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Mallwyd Service Station 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% | ← Mallwyd Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mallwyd Service Station 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 Mallwyd Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi Carys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bryn Cleifion Other catering premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Ty Derw Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Meirion Mill Woollen Centre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| The Buckley Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Tiny Home Coffee Limited Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Mallwyd Service Station
What is Mallwyd Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Mallwyd Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 9 June 2023.
Is Mallwyd Service Station 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 Mallwyd Service Station last inspected?
Mallwyd Service Station was last inspected on 9 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Mallwyd Service Station?
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 Mallwyd Service Station compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Mallwyd Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Mallwyd Service Station 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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