The Royal Ship Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Gwynedd
The Royal Ship Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This rating dates from 19 January 2023, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Royal Ship Hotel Llys Owain, Dolgellau, LL40 1AR
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts The Royal Ship Hotel 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% | ← The Royal Ship Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Royal Ship Hotel 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 Royal Ship Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siop Coffi TH Cyf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| Y Sospan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Boots Dolgellau Retailers - other | 36 yards away | Exempt | |
| Plas Isa Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Canolfan Deulu Dolgellau School/college/university | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| Gwyndy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Spar Dolgellau Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
Questions about The Royal Ship Hotel
What is The Royal Ship Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Ship Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 19 January 2023.
Is The Royal Ship Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Royal Ship Hotel last inspected?
The Royal Ship Hotel was last inspected on 19 January 2023, more than 3 years 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 The Royal Ship Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal Ship Hotel compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and The Royal Ship Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects The Royal Ship Hotel 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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