What is the average food hygiene rating in Gwynedd?

The average food hygiene rating in Gwynedd is 4.84 out of 5, across 1,955 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Gwynedd compare with the national average for food hygiene?

90.2% of rated premises in Gwynedd hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 10.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Gwynedd 32 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Gwynedd have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,764 food businesses in Gwynedd hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 90.2% of the 1,955 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Gwynedd have a low hygiene rating?

28 food businesses in Gwynedd are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Gwynedd food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Gwynedd (2,102 establishments on record, 1,955 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Gwynedd

In Gwynedd, 90.2% of 1,955 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.84/5. These figures cover 2,102 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Gwynedd has 1,764 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,955 rated premises (90.2%). 28 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

5★ share: 90.2%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +10.5 pp
National rank: 32 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Gwynedd

5★ Very Good

1,764 (90.2%)

4★ Good

119 (6.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

44 (2.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

10 (0.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

18 (0.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 49 awaiting inspection and 98 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 49 awaiting inspection and 98 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Gwynedd: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Gwynedd?: The average food hygiene rating in Gwynedd is 4.84 out of 5, across 1,955 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Gwynedd compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 90.2% of rated premises in Gwynedd hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 10.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Gwynedd 32 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Gwynedd have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,764 food businesses in Gwynedd hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 90.2% of the 1,955 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Gwynedd have a low hygiene rating?: 28 food businesses in Gwynedd are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Gwynedd food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Gwynedd (2,102 establishments on record, 1,955 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Gwynedd

Domino's PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · Starbucks Ffordd Caernarfon, Bangor, Gwynedd · LL57 4SU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Liverpool Hope UniversityCaring Premises · Outdoor Education Centre Caer Deon Hall, Caer Deon, Gwynedd · LL42 1TH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Swn Y NantHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Swn Y Nant Ffordd Caernarfon, Bangor, Gwynedd · LL57 4BT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Hwb Pen y PassRetailers - other · Warden Centre Pen Y Pass, Nant Peris, Gwynedd · LL55 4NY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Mcdonald'S Restaurants LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mcdonald's Restaurant Lôn Parc, Caernarfon, Gwynedd · LL55 2HS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Popty Dref Bermo & Fatty G Ice CreamTakeaway/sandwich shop · Popty Dref Bermo & Fatty G Ice Cream Plas Gwyn Jubilee Road, Abermaw, Gwynedd · LL42 1LR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Welsh ChilliManufacturers/packers · 85 Ffordd Eryri, Caernarfon, Gwynedd · LL55 2UR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
YHA Snowdon Pen y PassHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Pen Y Pass Hostel Pen Y Pass, Nant Peris, Gwynedd · LL55 4NY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Bywyd Gwyllt WildlifeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Canolfan Prenteg, Prenteg, Gwynedd · LL49 9SP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Ciosg Siop Y Llong / Ship Shop KioskTakeaway/sandwich shop · The Portmeirion Hotel Portmeirion, Portmeirion, Gwynedd · LL48 6ER
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Hafod Y GestCaring Premises · Hafod Y Gest Stryd Fawr, Porthmadog, Gwynedd · LL49 9NU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Siop Y LlongRetailers - other · The Portmeirion Hotel Portmeirion, Portmeirion, Gwynedd · LL48 6ER
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Gwynedd

New ChinaTakeaway/sandwich shop · New China 3 Heol Tegid, Y Bala, Gwynedd · LL23 7UR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 July 2025
Al FornoTakeaway/sandwich shop · 319 Stryd Fawr, Bangor, Gwynedd · LL57 1YA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 March 2026
Bengal SpiceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bengal Spice 11 Stryd Y Plas, Caernarfon, Gwynedd · LL55 1RR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 November 2025
Caernarfon Convenience StoreRetailers - other · Shop 5 - 7 Y Bont Bridd, Caernarfon, Gwynedd · LL55 1AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2025
Noon LineTakeaway/sandwich shop · 14 Glandyfi Terrace, Aberdyfi, Gwynedd · LL35 0EB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 April 2026
Zizza pizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 319 Stryd Fawr, Bangor, Gwynedd · LL57 1YA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 March 2026
Happy Garden Chinese TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · Happy Garden Chinese Takeaway 13 College Green, Tywyn, Gwynedd · LL36 9BS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 November 2025
Nisa LocalRetailers - other · Medical Hall 54 Stryd Fawr, Criccieth, Gwynedd · LL52 0EY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,102 real Food Standards Agency records for Gwynedd, of which 1,955 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.