Hand Hotel food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wrexham
Hand Hotel 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 22 January 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: Hand Hotel, Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog, Llangollen, LL20 7LD
How it compares in Wrexham
That puts Hand Hotel among the 1,123 places in Wrexham holding top marks, 96% 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 | 1,123 | 96% | ← Hand Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 36 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 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 Hand Hotel 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 Hand Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Arms Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog Primary School School/college/university | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Pwllpridd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2015 |
Questions about Hand Hotel
What is Hand Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Hand Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wrexham Council on 22 January 2024.
Is Hand Hotel 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 Hand Hotel last inspected?
Hand Hotel was last inspected on 22 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wrexham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hand Hotel?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hand Hotel compare to other places in Wrexham?
96% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Wrexham hold the top rating of 5, and Hand Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wrexham Council inspects Hand Hotel 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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