Conwy Mussels food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Conwy
Conwy Mussels holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2025, 8 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: The Mussel Purification Centre The Quay, Conwy, LL32 8BB
How it compares in Conwy
That puts Conwy Mussels 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% | ← Conwy Mussels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Conwy Mussels 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 Conwy Mussels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Fishermans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2022 |
| Dylans Other catering premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Dylans Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Castle Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Edwards of Conwy Ltd Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Gwynfryn Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Baravellis / Conwy Distillery Ltd / Conwy Cocoa Other catering premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Conwy Mussels
What is Conwy Mussels's food hygiene rating?
Conwy Mussels has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Conwy Mussels 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Conwy Mussels last inspected?
Conwy Mussels was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 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 Conwy Mussels?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Conwy Mussels compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and Conwy Mussels is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Conwy Mussels 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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