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Chef Gareth Ward, known for Wales’ top-rated Ynyshir Restaurant, is clapping back after receiving a one-star food hygiene rating. Despite being hailed globally and boasting two Michelin stars, the restaurant’s recent inspection flagged concerns, calling for “major improvement.”
Gareth isn’t backing down, asserting his kitchen is “immaculate.” The controversy hinges on his signature style of using raw and aged ingredients which raised inspectors’ eyebrows. Sourcing top-tier sashimi-grade fish from Japan, he’s challenged the inspectors’ scepticism, saying: “Our global standards don’t always fit local rules.”
Despite the low score, he’s committed to enhancing food safety, investing in a ÂŁ50,000 high-tech freezer and proactively improving procedures like adding an extra hand-washing sink. An independent lab test cleared his fish, proving his point that the ingredients are safe and top-notch.
Acknowledging some admin hiccups, Gareth admitted: “Some paperwork wasn’t right—that’s on us.” But a reinspection is on the way, and he’s confident issues are now resolved.
Ynyshir stands by its practices, rooted in specialized Japanese-inspired techniques, and assures customers that safety and quality remain top priorities. Ward’s 27 years of culinary expertise underline his commitment: “The place is transparent and immaculate.”
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