The Vaynol food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gwynedd
The Vaynol holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 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: Vaynol Arms Lôn Pen Cei, Abersoch, LL53 7AP
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts The Vaynol 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 Vaynol | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Vaynol 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 Vaynol, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manana Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Two Islands Ice Cream Other catering premises | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Talafon Cyf (Londis) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Abersoch Moorings Ltd (Lady Janet M116) Manufacturers/packers | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Abersoch Moorings Ltd (Sun Chaser Co813) Farmers/growers | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Courts Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 May 2023 |
| The Potted Lobster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Soch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about The Vaynol
What is The Vaynol's food hygiene rating?
The Vaynol has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 11 July 2024.
Is The Vaynol 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vaynol last inspected?
The Vaynol was last inspected on 11 July 2024, 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 The Vaynol?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Vaynol compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and The Vaynol is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects The Vaynol 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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The Vaynol is one of 48 rated food businesses in Abersoch. See every hygiene rating in Abersoch →
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