Empire Complex food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Anglesey
Empire Complex 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 30 September 2025, 9 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: Empire Cinema, 39 Stanley Street, Holyhead, LL65 1HL
How it compares in Anglesey
That puts Empire Complex among the 686 places in Anglesey 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 | 686 | 90% | ← Empire Complex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 54 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 3 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 Empire Complex 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 Empire Complex, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books and Brews Ltd Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Cegin Mon Other catering premises | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Prices Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Petrel Farmers/growers | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| Mencap Mon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Chocolate Box Post Office Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Green Island Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Newry Stores Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Empire Complex
What is Empire Complex's food hygiene rating?
Empire Complex has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Anglesey Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Empire Complex 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 Empire Complex last inspected?
Empire Complex was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Anglesey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Empire Complex?
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 Empire Complex compare to other places in Anglesey?
90% of the 766 rated food businesses in Anglesey hold the top rating of 5, and Empire Complex is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Anglesey Council inspects Empire Complex 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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