Shell Island Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gwynedd
Shell Island Restaurant 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 13 May 2025, 13 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: Shell Island, Llanbedr, LL45 2PJ
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Shell Island Restaurant 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% | ← Shell Island Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shell Island Restaurant 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 Shell Island Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA- Nick's Farmers/growers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Rebecca Jayne A Fishing Farmers/growers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2024 |
| Shell Island Camp Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Shell Island Gift Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Shell Island Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Quay Cravings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
Questions about Shell Island Restaurant
What is Shell Island Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Shell Island Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Shell Island Restaurant 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 Shell Island Restaurant last inspected?
Shell Island Restaurant was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 13 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 Shell Island Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Shell Island Restaurant compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Island Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Shell Island Restaurant 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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