Food Safety in Y Bala
87 establishments rated · 93.1% with 5 stars
Bala is a town and community in Gwynedd, Wales. Formerly an urban district, Bala lies in the historic county of Merionethshire, at the north end of Llyn Tegid. According to the 2021 census, Bala had a population of 1,999 and 72.5 per cent of the population could speak Welsh.
Y Bala (LL23) is home to 87 rated food establishments in the Gwynedd area of Gwynedd. An impressive 93.1% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Y Bala vs Gwynedd Average
% of establishments with given rating · Gwynedd average across 2,087 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Y Bala
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cegin Ceunant Mobile caterer · LL23 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 2 | Clwb Rygbi'r Bala Pub/bar/nightclub · LL23 7BX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 3 | Capel Hefin Retailers - other · LL23 7AG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Jul 2023 |
| 4 | Cartref Cegin Ceunant Other catering premises · LL23 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Sept 2025 |
| 5 | Arlwyo Allanol Nia Cyfnod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · LL23 7YS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Cegin Gymunedol / Clwb Cinio Y Bala a Phenllyn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · LL23 7UU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 Aug 2024 |
| 7 | Aran Hufen Ia Bike Mobile caterer · LL23 7AF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Lowris Loaves Manufacturers/packers · LL23 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 Sept 2024 |
| 9 | Bryn-Y-Groes Christian Conference Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · LL23 7YE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 May 2023 |
| 10 | Epicurean Chocolatiers Other catering premises · LL23 7SP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21 Oct 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Y Bala
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
New China LL23 7UR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 Jul 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO