Canolfan Maen Alaw food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Conwy
Canolfan Maen Alaw holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 24 April 2026, 2 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: Maen Alaw Bangor Road, Penmaenmawr, LL34 6LE
How it compares in Conwy
In Conwy, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Canolfan Maen Alaw 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% | ← Canolfan Maen Alaw | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Maen Alaw 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 Maen Alaw, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Bron Eryri Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Penmaenmawr B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Llandudno grill penmaenmawr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Cambrian Cards & Gifts Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 2 June 2026 |
| Boss Bakes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Caring Holidays Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Cylch Meithrin Ysgol Penycae Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Canolfan Maen Alaw
What is Canolfan Maen Alaw's food hygiene rating?
Canolfan Maen Alaw has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Conwy Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Canolfan Maen Alaw 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Canolfan Maen Alaw last inspected?
Canolfan Maen Alaw was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 months 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 Canolfan Maen Alaw?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Canolfan Maen Alaw compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, while Canolfan Maen Alaw holds a 4. 159 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Canolfan Maen Alaw 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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