2,117 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 90.4% 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. 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 2,117 registered food businesses for Gwynedd. Of these, 1,971 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 90.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 14 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.
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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Spices | LL57 1UL | 0 | Jul 01, 2026 |
| Al Forno | LL57 1YA | 1 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Bangor stars butchery vegetable bakery | LL57 1UL | 1 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Caernarfon Convenience Store | LL55 1AB | 1 | Feb 06, 2025 |
| City Mini Market | LL57 1UL | 1 | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway | LL36 9BS | 1 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Nisa Local | LL52 0EY | 1 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| 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 |
| Spar Tywyn | LL36 9AD | 1 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| The Beach House | LL42 1HH | 1 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Wyau Llyn | LL53 8AR | 1 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Zizza pizza | LL57 1YA | 1 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Bangor Cash and Carry | LL57 1NR | 2 | Apr 27, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,782 food businesses in Gwynedd with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 90.4% 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.