Food Hygiene Ratings in Conwy

1,617 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 81.9% rated "very good".

1,617
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
13
Rated 0 or 1
81.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good81.9%1,190
Good11.8%172
Satisfactory4.3%62
Improvement Needed1.1%16
Major Improvement0.8%12
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen31019.2%
Other catering premises25715.9%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho22313.8%
Retailers - other1589.8%
Caring Premises1579.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub1529.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1448.9%
School/college/university674.1%

Food hygiene ratings in Conwy are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 1,617 registered food businesses for Conwy. Of these, 1,453 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 81.9% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 13 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Tal Y Bont StoresLL32 8SE0Nov 04, 2025
AsdaLL18 5EQ1Jul 23, 2026
Betws y BangersLL24 0HD1Mar 14, 2025
Canolfan RiviereLL30 1TL1Dec 02, 2025
Chris's NewsLL29 7SG1Jul 30, 2025
Coffee Shop1Sep 02, 2025
Iris HotelLL30 2XT1Aug 11, 2026
Jackos (Dhyan) Convenience StoreLL22 7PR1May 12, 2025
Premier Alexandra StoresLL30 2DQ1Dec 17, 2025
Sarisa KitchenLL22 7AA1Sep 16, 2026
T J Parry Jones ButchersLL27 0JJ1Jul 30, 2026
The Big Mouth Grill / Burgers & Burrito GrillLL30 2PE1Sep 08, 2026
Variety One ExtraLL29 9PR1Dec 03, 2025
Bettys CafeLL34 6AD2Jun 15, 2026
Cambrian Cards & GiftsLL34 6BY2Jun 02, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Conwy have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,190 food businesses in Conwy with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 81.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Conwy?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Conwy?+

Inspection frequency in Conwy depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies