The Masala food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Conwy
The Masala holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 4 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: 17 Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, LL29 7RS
How it compares in Conwy
That puts The Masala 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% | ← The Masala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Masala 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 Masala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efes Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| ink. gallery LTD Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Bay Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Kids Planet Ashbourne Caring Premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Good Taste Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Freshman’s Fish And Chips Other catering premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about The Masala
What is The Masala's food hygiene rating?
The Masala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Conwy Council on 12 February 2026.
Is The Masala 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Masala last inspected?
The Masala was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 4 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 Masala?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Masala compare to other places in Conwy?
83% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Conwy hold the top rating of 5, and The Masala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Conwy Council inspects The Masala 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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Understanding this rating
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