The Northwood food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Conwy
The Northwood holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 October 2022, 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: 47 Rhos Road, Rhos on Sea, LL28 4RS
How it compares in Conwy
In Conwy, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Northwood sits behind roughly 1,192 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,192 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ← The Northwood | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Northwood 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 The Northwood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brompton Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Fortune House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Coates Butchery Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Corna Storr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Dionyssos Resto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| Harpers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Copper Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about The Northwood
What is The Northwood's food hygiene rating?
The Northwood has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Conwy Council on 6 October 2022.
Is The Northwood safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Northwood last inspected?
The Northwood was last inspected on 6 October 2022, more than 3 years 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 The Northwood?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Northwood compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, while The Northwood holds a 4. 159 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects The Northwood 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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