Sea Horse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ceredigion
Sea Horse Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Sea Horse Inn Uplands Square, New Quay, SA45 9QH
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Sea Horse Inn 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% | ← Sea Horse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Sea Horse Inn 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 Sea Horse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossini restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 29 May 2025 |
| Pizza Team Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 September 2025 |
| New Quay F.C. Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Cei Vape Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2016 |
| The Black Lion Hotel New Quay Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 124 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 September 2025 |
| New Quay Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 June 2025 |
| New Quay County Primary School School/college/university | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Dragon Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about Sea Horse Inn
What is Sea Horse Inn's food hygiene rating?
Sea Horse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 2 July 2019.
Is Sea Horse Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sea Horse Inn last inspected?
Sea Horse Inn was last inspected on 2 July 2019, more than 7 years 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 Sea Horse Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sea Horse Inn compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Sea Horse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Sea Horse Inn 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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