Y Drol Ffrwythau food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gwynedd
Y Drol Ffrwythau 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 14 August 2023, 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: Y Drol Ffrwythau Trinity House 72 Y Stryd Fawr, Y Bala, LL23 7AD
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Y Drol Ffrwythau 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% | ← Y Drol Ffrwythau | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Y Drol Ffrwythau 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 Y Drol Ffrwythau, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Plas Glas Blue Slate Gin Manufacturers/packers | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Stori Beer & Wine Cyf Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Park Stores Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| White Lion Royal Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Y Tebot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Becws Islyn Bala Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Siop Kel Ltd Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
Questions about Y Drol Ffrwythau
What is Y Drol Ffrwythau's food hygiene rating?
Y Drol Ffrwythau has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 14 August 2023.
Is Y Drol Ffrwythau 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 Y Drol Ffrwythau last inspected?
Y Drol Ffrwythau was last inspected on 14 August 2023, 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 Y Drol Ffrwythau?
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 Y Drol Ffrwythau compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Y Drol Ffrwythau is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Y Drol Ffrwythau 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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