Y Gegin Fach food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gwynedd
Y Gegin Fach 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 3 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Y Gegin Fach 7 - 9 Penllyn, Caernarfon, LL55 1NP
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Y Gegin Fach 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 Gegin Fach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gegin Fach 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 Gegin Fach, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Copa Diner & Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Caernarfon Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Caernarfon Kebab And Burger House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Lucky Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Y Gegin Fach
What is Y Gegin Fach's food hygiene rating?
Y Gegin Fach has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Y Gegin Fach 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 Y Gegin Fach last inspected?
Y Gegin Fach was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 months 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 Gegin Fach?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Y Gegin Fach compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Y Gegin Fach is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Y Gegin Fach 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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