Ponthwfa Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Anglesey
Ponthwfa Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 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: Brighton Terrace, South Stack Road, Holyhead, LL65 1LG
How it compares in Anglesey
That puts Ponthwfa Stores among the 686 places in Anglesey 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 | 686 | 90% | ← Ponthwfa Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 54 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 3 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 Ponthwfa Stores 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 Ponthwfa Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesey Hamper Company Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Cartref Clyd Caergybi Caring Premises | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2022 |
| Garreglwyd Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Cybi Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Cwt Crempog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Porth Y Felin Super Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Millbank Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Bake Me Happy Cakeaway Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Ponthwfa Stores
What is Ponthwfa Stores's food hygiene rating?
Ponthwfa Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Anglesey Council on 8 May 2024.
Is Ponthwfa Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ponthwfa Stores last inspected?
Ponthwfa Stores was last inspected on 8 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Anglesey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ponthwfa Stores?
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 Ponthwfa Stores compare to other places in Anglesey?
90% of the 766 rated food businesses in Anglesey hold the top rating of 5, and Ponthwfa Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Anglesey Council inspects Ponthwfa Stores 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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