Food Hygiene Ratings in Ceredigion

1,085 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 74.6% rated "very good".

1,085
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
19
Rated 0 or 1
74.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good74.6%720
Good16.3%157
Satisfactory5.8%56
Improvement Needed1.3%13
Major Improvement1.9%18
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen24122.2%
Retailers - other23121.3%
Other catering premises1029.4%
Caring Premises878.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub837.6%
Takeaway/sandwich shop666.1%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho635.8%
Manufacturers/packers635.8%

Food hygiene ratings in Ceredigion 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 1,085 registered food businesses for Ceredigion. Of these, 965 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 74.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 19 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 snapshots

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.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
J G Corner Shop LtdSY24 5EZ0Oct 16, 2025
Chip Box 4SY23 2AZ1Mar 24, 2026
chompngoSA48 7BB1Jul 01, 2026
DO & DW JONESSA48 8AE1Sep 09, 2025
Iechyd DaSA44 4DG1Oct 22, 2025
Light of Asia ltdSY23 2AR1Jul 06, 2026
Mark webb and sonSA44 5RG1Dec 16, 2025
Morrisons SupermarketSY23 3TL1Feb 26, 2026
Napoli pizzaSY24 5BQ1Jul 24, 2025
New Quay Bowling ClubSA45 9QL1Jun 16, 2025
NEW QUAY FRESH FISH SHOPSA45 9NW1Sep 03, 2025
Nisa store BorthSY24 5LJ1Aug 21, 2025
Oriel tir a mor cyfSY24 5HZ1Aug 14, 2026
Prince Of WalesSA46 0BY1Aug 22, 2025
Red lionSY25 6BH1Feb 06, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Ceredigion have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 720 food businesses in Ceredigion with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 74.6% 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 Ceredigion?+

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 Ceredigion?+

Inspection frequency in Ceredigion 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