The Harp food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Conwy
The Harp holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 December 2025, 7 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 Harp Market Street, Abergele, LL22 7AF
How it compares in Conwy
In Conwy, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Harp sits behind roughly 1,351 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,192 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ← The Harp | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Harp 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 Harp, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abergele Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Gwalia House Ltd Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Premier Abergele Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Aj Fish, Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Hoptimist Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2022 |
| The George and Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Your local Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Jade Leaf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about The Harp
What is The Harp's food hygiene rating?
The Harp has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Conwy Council on 11 December 2025.
Is The Harp safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Harp last inspected?
The Harp was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 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 The Harp?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Harp compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, while The Harp holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects The Harp 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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