Food hygiene ratings in Aberystwyth
There are 242 food businesses in Aberystwyth with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Ceredigion Council. A further 31 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Aberystwyth
69% of rated businesses in Aberystwyth hold the top score of 5, and 90% hold a 4 or better. 5 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Ceredigion as a whole, 72% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Aberystwyth does worse, by 3 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 145 | 69% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 45 | 21% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 8% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Aberystwyth
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Bar 46 Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 March 2026 |
| Chip Box 4 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 March 2026 |
| Morrisons Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 February 2026 |
| min y ddol pavillion Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 July 2025 |
| London Midland Railway Club Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 17 June 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Aberystwyth
How many food businesses in Aberystwyth have a hygiene rating?
242 food businesses in Aberystwyth have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Ceredigion Council. 211 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Aberystwyth?
69% of rated businesses in Aberystwyth hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Aberystwyth?
5 food businesses in Aberystwyth hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 4 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Aberystwyth?
Environmental health officers at Ceredigion Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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Food businesses in Aberystwyth
- @Aberista 5 - Very good
- A E Lloyd and Son Ltd Exempt
- Aber Catering 5 - Very good
- Aber Dining Awaiting inspection
- Aber fish and chips 4 - Good
- AberSU Community Fridge 5 - Very good
- AberSushi 5 - Very good
- Aberystwyth Arts Centre 5 - Very good
- Aberystwyth Holiday Village 5 - Very good
- Aberystwyth Masonic Social Club 5 - Very good
- Aberystwyth Park Lodge Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aberystwyth Town Football Club Social Club 4 - Good
- Adferiad Portland Road 5 - Very good
- After School Club 5 - Very good
- Agnelli's Authentic Italian Deli 4 - Good
- Alfred Place Baptist Church 5 - Very good
- Ambassadors 5 - Very good
- Arabic Flavour 4 - Good
- ARFC Commercial Ltd 5 - Very good
- Argos Exempt
- Aroi thai takeaway 4 - Good
- Athro Lounge 4 - Good
- B&M Retail 5 - Very good
- Bar 46 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Bar Cwtch 5 - Very good
- Bar Riviera Awaiting inspection
- Baravin 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bayside Fish Bar & Pizzeria 5 - Very good
- Best of Hungary Ltd 5 - Very good
- Black Lion 4 - Good
Showing 30 of 242 businesses in Aberystwyth. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.