Model Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gwynedd
Model Bakery 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 20 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: 16 Stryd Fawr, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3DB
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Model Bakery 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% | ← Model Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Model Bakery 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 Model Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yr Atig Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2022 |
| Blaenau Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Y Gorlan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Nature's Nurture Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Y Dref Werdd (Oergell Gymunedol) Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2022 |
| Taste Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| Fferyllfa D Powys Davies Retailers - other | 75 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Model Bakery
What is Model Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Model Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Model Bakery 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 Model Bakery last inspected?
Model Bakery was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 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 Model Bakery?
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 Model Bakery compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Model Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Model Bakery 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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Model Bakery is one of 43 rated food businesses in Blaenau Ffestiniog. See every hygiene rating in Blaenau Ffestiniog →
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