Mash & Barrell food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gwynedd
Mash & Barrell holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 September 2025, 10 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: Greenacres Caravan Park Main Road, Morfa Bychan, LL49 9YF
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Mash & Barrell 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% | ← Mash & Barrell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Mash & Barrell 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 Mash & Barrell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook's of Porthmadog Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Marina Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Millies Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Papa John's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Garreg Goch Caravan Park Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Black Rock Beach Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Select Convenience Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
Questions about Mash & Barrell
What is Mash & Barrell's food hygiene rating?
Mash & Barrell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 5 September 2025.
Is Mash & Barrell 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mash & Barrell last inspected?
Mash & Barrell was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 months 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 Mash & Barrell?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mash & Barrell compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Mash & Barrell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Mash & Barrell 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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