Welsh Homestead Smokery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Ceredigion
Welsh Homestead Smokery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Maesffynnon, Penuwch, SY25 6RD
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Welsh Homestead Smokery 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% | ← Welsh Homestead Smokery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Welsh Homestead Smokery 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 Welsh Homestead Smokery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banceithin Farm and Holiday Cottages Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2016 |
| Ty Nant Water Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2024 |
| Cylch Meithrin Llangeitho School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2016 |
| Ysgol Gynradd Rhos Helyg School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Pennal View Residential Care Caring Premises | 2.4 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 6 January 2025 |
| GIT & BR Davies Farmers/growers | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2010 |
| Caffi a Siop Llangeitho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 June 2025 |
| Three Horseshoe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 March 2026 |
Questions about Welsh Homestead Smokery
What is Welsh Homestead Smokery's food hygiene rating?
Welsh Homestead Smokery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Welsh Homestead Smokery 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Welsh Homestead Smokery last inspected?
Welsh Homestead Smokery was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 Welsh Homestead Smokery?
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 Welsh Homestead Smokery compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Welsh Homestead Smokery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Welsh Homestead Smokery 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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