Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Corwen food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Denbighshire
Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Corwen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 May 2015, more than 11 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: Vajraloka Buddhist Meditation Centre Tyn Y Ddol, Corwen, LL21 0EN
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Corwen among the 815 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 815 | 81% | ← Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Corwen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 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 Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Corwen 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 Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Corwen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwern Y Fran Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| H G Thomas Motors Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 July 2023 |
| Betws G G Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2017 |
| Ysgol Betws Gwerfil Goch School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Rhug Farm Shop & Restaurant Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 June 2025 |
| Plas Isaf - Country Farmhouse & Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Costume Company Mobile caterer | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Cynwyd Spar & Post Office Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2024 |
Questions about Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Corwen
What is Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Corwen's food hygiene rating?
Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Corwen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 20 May 2015.
Is Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Corwen 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Corwen last inspected?
Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Corwen was last inspected on 20 May 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Corwen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Corwen compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Corwen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Friends Of The Western Buddhist Order: Corwen 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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