Malwen Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Conwy
Malwen Stores 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 20 January 2023, 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: Groesffordd Roe, Rowen, Conwy, LL32 8TR
How it compares in Conwy
That puts Malwen Stores 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% | ← Malwen Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Malwen Stores 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 Malwen Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Pancake House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Conwy Valley Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 March 2024 |
| T J Parry-Jones Butchers Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Farm Shop Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| The Furnace Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Hayloft Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Manor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 February 2026 |
| Magnolia Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about Malwen Stores
What is Malwen Stores's food hygiene rating?
Malwen Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 20 January 2023.
Is Malwen Stores 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 Malwen Stores last inspected?
Malwen Stores was last inspected on 20 January 2023, 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 Malwen Stores?
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 Malwen Stores compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and Malwen Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Malwen Stores 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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