Food Hygiene Ratings in Gwynedd

2,116 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 90.2% rated "very good".

2,116
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
17
Rated 0 or 1
90.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good90.2%1,770
Good6.1%120
Satisfactory2.3%45
Improvement Needed0.5%10
Major Improvement0.9%17
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen51424.3%
Retailers - other36917.4%
Manufacturers/packers1959.2%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho1828.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub1687.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1436.8%
School/college/university1215.7%
Mobile caterer1205.7%

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.

The source snapshot contains 2,116 registered food businesses for Gwynedd. Of these, 1,962 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 90.2% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 17 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 snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Al FornoLL57 1YA1Mar 16, 2026
Bangor stars butchery vegetable bakeryLL57 1UL1Jan 20, 2026
Bengal SpiceLL55 1RR1Nov 26, 2025
Caernarfon Convenience StoreLL55 1AB1Feb 06, 2025
City Mini MarketLL57 1UL1Nov 27, 2025
Happy Garden Chinese TakeawayLL36 9BS1Nov 26, 2025
New ChinaLL23 7UR1Jul 22, 2025
Nisa LocalLL52 0EY1Feb 25, 2026
Noon LineLL35 0EB1Apr 17, 2026
Sheena StoresLL55 2EP1Oct 17, 2025
Siop DreLL55 1AT1Jan 09, 2026
Siop Lleol Chi / Local ShopLL55 2AB1Jan 09, 2026
Spar TywynLL36 9AD1Jan 15, 2026
The Beach HouseLL42 1HH1Mar 17, 2025
The Lemon Tree BarmouthLL42 1NE1Apr 23, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Gwynedd have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,770 food businesses in Gwynedd with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 90.2% 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 Gwynedd?+

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 Gwynedd?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies