Cafe Rayner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Conwy
Cafe Rayner holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 9 July 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: 20 Colwyn Avenue, Rhos on Sea, LL28 4RB
How it compares in Conwy
In Conwy, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Cafe Rayner 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% | ← Cafe Rayner | |
| 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 Cafe Rayner 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 Cafe Rayner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Bells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2024 |
| Copper Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Marmalade Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Corna Storr Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Coast Cafe & Gift Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Fortune House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Dionyssos Resto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
Questions about Cafe Rayner
What is Cafe Rayner's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Rayner has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Conwy Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Cafe Rayner safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Cafe Rayner last inspected?
Cafe Rayner was last inspected on 9 July 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 Cafe Rayner?
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 Cafe Rayner compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, while Cafe Rayner holds a 3. 64 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects Cafe Rayner 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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Cafe Rayner is one of 81 rated food businesses in Rhos on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Rhos on Sea →
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