Eurospar Dolgellau food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Gwynedd
Eurospar Dolgellau holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 17 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: Eurospar Ffordd Y Bala, Dolgellau, LL40 2YF
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Eurospar Dolgellau 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% | ← Eurospar Dolgellau | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Eurospar Dolgellau 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.
Questions about Eurospar Dolgellau
What is Eurospar Dolgellau's food hygiene rating?
Eurospar Dolgellau has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Eurospar Dolgellau 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eurospar Dolgellau last inspected?
Eurospar Dolgellau was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 Eurospar Dolgellau?
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 Eurospar Dolgellau compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Eurospar Dolgellau is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Eurospar Dolgellau 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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Eurospar Dolgellau is one of 58 rated food businesses in Dolgellau. See every hygiene rating in Dolgellau →
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