Craig Y Dderwen Riverside Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Conwy
Craig Y Dderwen Riverside 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
The rating dates from 22 March 2024, more than 2 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: Craig Y Dderwen House, Betws Y Coed, LL24 0AS
How it compares in Conwy
That puts Craig Y Dderwen Riverside Hotel 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% | ← Craig Y Dderwen Riverside Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Craig Y Dderwen Riverside 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 Craig Y Dderwen Riverside Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glyntwrog House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Ty Gwyn Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Shell Betws-Y- Coed Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| The Vagabond Bunkhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 March 2025 |
| Mairlys Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2025 |
| Glan Aber Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Caffi Madlen Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 November 2025 |
| Go Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Craig Y Dderwen Riverside Hotel
What is Craig Y Dderwen Riverside Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Craig Y Dderwen Riverside Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 22 March 2024.
Is Craig Y Dderwen Riverside 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 Craig Y Dderwen Riverside Hotel last inspected?
Craig Y Dderwen Riverside Hotel was last inspected on 22 March 2024, more than 2 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 Craig Y Dderwen Riverside Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Craig Y Dderwen Riverside Hotel compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and Craig Y Dderwen Riverside Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Craig Y Dderwen Riverside 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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Craig Y Dderwen Riverside Hotel is one of 68 rated food businesses in Betws Y Coed. See every hygiene rating in Betws Y Coed →
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