The Magic Lantern Cinema food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gwynedd
The Magic Lantern Cinema 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 27 March 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: Sinema Tywyn Corbett Square, Tywyn, LL36 9DF
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts The Magic Lantern Cinema 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 Magic Lantern Cinema | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Magic Lantern Cinema 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 Magic Lantern Cinema, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 October 2025 |
| Salt Marsh Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Cegin Fach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Retreat Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| The Tredegar Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 November 2025 |
| Dine India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 June 2025 |
| Bay Of Bengal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about The Magic Lantern Cinema
What is The Magic Lantern Cinema's food hygiene rating?
The Magic Lantern Cinema has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 27 March 2024.
Is The Magic Lantern Cinema 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 The Magic Lantern Cinema last inspected?
The Magic Lantern Cinema was last inspected on 27 March 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 Magic Lantern Cinema?
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 Magic Lantern Cinema compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and The Magic Lantern Cinema is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects The Magic Lantern Cinema 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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