The Old Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gwynedd
The Old Tea Rooms 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 2 February 2023, more than 3 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: Old Tea Rooms Walsall House Stryd Yr Eglwys, Abermaw, LL42 1EG
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts The Old Tea Rooms 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% | ← The Old Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Tea Rooms 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 Old Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfredo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Barmouth Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| The Pink Cow Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Myrddin's Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bistro Bermo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| The Tilman Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Weigh Out Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Bradshaw'S Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about The Old Tea Rooms
What is The Old Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
The Old Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 2 February 2023.
Is The Old Tea Rooms 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 The Old Tea Rooms last inspected?
The Old Tea Rooms was last inspected on 2 February 2023, more than 3 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 The Old Tea Rooms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Tea Rooms compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects The Old Tea Rooms 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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