Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI' food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ceredigion
Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI' holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Pendre House 56 Pendre, Cardigan, SA43 1JR
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI' among the 688 places in Ceredigion holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 688 | 72% | ← Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI' | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI' none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI', nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson's Deli and Health Foods Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Doner House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| The Bell Hotel and Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Yum Yum Sweets Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Coffee #1 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Mister Meze Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Pendre Cafe/La Fontana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
Questions about Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI'
What is Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI''s food hygiene rating?
Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI' has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI' safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI' last inspected?
Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI' was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ceredigion Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI'?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI' compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI' is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI' and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI' is one of 105 rated food businesses in Cardigan. See every hygiene rating in Cardigan →
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