What is the average food hygiene rating in Ceredigion?

The average food hygiene rating in Ceredigion is 4.55 out of 5, across 939 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

71.8% of rated premises in Ceredigion hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Ceredigion 269 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 Ceredigion have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

674 food businesses in Ceredigion hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71.8% of the 939 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

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

35 food businesses in Ceredigion are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 Ceredigion food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Ceredigion (1,079 establishments on record, 939 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 Ceredigion

In Ceredigion, 71.8% of 939 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.55/5. These figures cover 1,079 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Ceredigion has 674 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 939 rated premises (71.8%). 35 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

5★ share: 71.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -7.9 pp
National rank: 269 / 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 Ceredigion

5★ Very Good

674 (71.8%)

4★ Good

167 (17.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

63 (6.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

10 (1.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

24 (2.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 64 awaiting inspection and 76 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 64 awaiting inspection and 76 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Ceredigion: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Ceredigion?: The average food hygiene rating in Ceredigion is 4.55 out of 5, across 939 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Ceredigion compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 71.8% of rated premises in Ceredigion hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Ceredigion 269 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 Ceredigion have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 674 food businesses in Ceredigion hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71.8% of the 939 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Ceredigion have a low hygiene rating?: 35 food businesses in Ceredigion are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 Ceredigion food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Ceredigion (1,079 establishments on record, 939 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 Ceredigion

Crème Pen CeiManufacturers/packers · Creme Pen Cai South John Street, New Quay, Ceredigion · SA45 9NP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Min Y Mor Residential HomeCaring Premises · Min Y Mor Wellington Gardens, Aberaeron, Ceredigion · SA46 0BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
TafellRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bryngobaith, Llangrannog, Ceredigion · SA44 6SL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Cigydd Sion Jones ButcherRetailers - other · Pentre Shop Bridge Street, Llanon, Ceredigion · SY23 5HA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Y Popty (Bakery Unit)Manufacturers/packers · 1 Alban Square, Aberaeron, Ceredigion · SA46 0AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Halen a pupur ar y promTakeaway/sandwich shop · The Square, Tregaron · SY25 6JL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Rummers BarPub/bar/nightclub · Rummers Wine Bar Bridge Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion · SY23 1QD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Cegin D.AMobile caterer · SA43
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Coracle Fish and ChipsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Oak Cottage, Llechryd, Ceredigion · SA43 2NR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Ceri Valley Orchards LimitedManufacturers/packers · Pengelli Isaf, Brongest, Ceredigion · SA38 9ER
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
BOOKER CASH & CARRYDistributors/Transporters · Booker Cash & Carry Glanyrafon Industrial Estate, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion · SY23 3JQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Canolfan Gristnogol Llanbed Yr Hedyn Mwstard/Lampeter Christian Centre The Mustard SeedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 17 College Street, Lampeter, Ceredigion · SA48 7DY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Ceredigion

J G Corner Shop LtdRetailers - other · Central Stores Birkenhead Street, Talybont, Ceredigion · SY24 5EZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 October 2025
Cardigan ArmsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 3 College Row, Cardigan, Ceredigion · SA43 1LL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2026
Red lionRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pontrhydfendigaid, Ystrad Meurig · SY25 6BH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2026
Prince Of WalesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Prince Of Wales Hotel 1 Queen Street, Aberaeron, Ceredigion · SA46 0BY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 August 2025
Wilson Kelley and DogManufacturers/packers · SA38
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2026
Bar 46Pub/bar/nightclub · 46 Bridge Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion · SY23 1QB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 March 2026
Chip Box 4Takeaway/sandwich shop · Penroc 3 Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion · SY23 2AZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 March 2026
min y ddol pavillionOther catering premises · Sports Pavilion Min-y-ddol, Penparcau, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion · SY23 1RG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 July 2025

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 1,079 real Food Standards Agency records for Ceredigion, of which 939 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.