Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Gwynedd
Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 2025, 15 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: Canolfan Y Felin Newydd 21 Heol Ffrydan, Y Bala, LL23 7RY
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala 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% | ← Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala 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 Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatr Derek Williams Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Ysgol Godre'r Berwyn School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Rhiwlas Farm Partnership Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2022 |
| T J Roberts & Son Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Plas yn Dre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Canolfan Bro Tegid Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Capel Hefin Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Goat Hotel (Pub) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala
What is Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala's food hygiene rating?
Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala last inspected?
Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 months 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 Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Canolfan Plant Ac Ieuenctid - Coleg Y Bala 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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