Plas Coch Cyf food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Gwynedd
Plas Coch Cyf 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 is a fresh result: Plas Coch Cyf was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Gwesty'r Plas Coch 52 Y Stryd Fawr, Y Bala, LL23 7AB
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Plas Coch Cyf 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% | ← Plas Coch Cyf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Plas Coch Cyf 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 Plas Coch Cyf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Rowland & Co (Retail) LTD Retailers - other | 14 yards away | Exempt | |
| Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Goat Hotel (Pub) Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Aran Hufen Ia Bike Mobile caterer | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Aran Hufen Ia Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Y Badell Aur Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Spar Bala Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 39 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Plas Coch Cyf
What is Plas Coch Cyf's food hygiene rating?
Plas Coch Cyf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Plas Coch Cyf 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 Plas Coch Cyf last inspected?
Plas Coch Cyf was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Plas Coch Cyf?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plas Coch Cyf compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Plas Coch Cyf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Plas Coch Cyf 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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