2,128 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 89.7% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Gwynedd are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. 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.
Gwynedd currently has 2,128 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,959 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 89.7% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 19 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Cash and Carry | LL57 1NR | 0 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Bangor stars butchery vegetable bakery | LL57 1UL | 1 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Bengal Spice | LL55 1RR | 1 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Caernarfon Convenience Store | LL55 1AB | 1 | Feb 06, 2025 |
| City Mini Market | LL57 1UL | 1 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Ekici Holding LTD | SY20 9JA | 1 | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway | LL36 9BS | 1 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Hem Kebab | LL44 2EL | 1 | Dec 03, 2024 |
| Jasmine | LL57 1NU | 1 | Nov 10, 2025 |
| New China | LL23 7UR | 1 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Peckish Kebab & Pizza House | LL36 9AE | 1 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Sean Devlin Catering Services Ltd | LL53 5YT | 1 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sheena Stores | LL55 2EP | 1 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Siop Dre | LL55 1AT | 1 | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Siop Lleol Chi / Local Shop | LL55 2AB | 1 | Jan 09, 2026 |
There are currently 1,757 food businesses in Gwynedd with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 89.7% 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.
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.
Inspection frequency in Gwynedd 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.