Roots Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Conwy
Roots Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Roots Cafe 71 Market Street, Abergele, LL22 7BP
How it compares in Conwy
That puts Roots Cafe 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% | ← Roots Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Roots Cafe 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 Roots Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2022 |
| Cafficrempog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Your local Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Premier Abergele Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| The Harp Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 December 2025 |
| Gwalia House Ltd Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Abergele Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Aj Fish, Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Roots Cafe
What is Roots Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Roots Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Roots Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Roots Cafe last inspected?
Roots Cafe was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Roots Cafe?
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 Roots Cafe compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and Roots Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Roots Cafe 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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