Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gwynedd
Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch) 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 7 November 2023, 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: 21 Stryd Penlan, Pwllheli, LL53 5DE
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch) 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% | ← Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch) 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 Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo House( S J Leslie Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Penlan Fawr Pub/bar/nightclub | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Pwllheli Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Canolfan Felin Fach Cyf Caring Premises | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Neuadd Dwyfor Caring Premises | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Nanas Pizza & Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Becws Gwalia Manufacturers/packers | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Whitehall Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch)
What is Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch)'s food hygiene rating?
Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 7 November 2023.
Is Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch) 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 Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch) last inspected?
Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch) was last inspected on 7 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch) compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Tonnau (Carreg Gwalch) 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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