Melfed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ceredigion
Melfed 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 26 January 2024, more than 2 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: Unit 6 High Street Arcade High Street, Cardigan, SA43 1HJ
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Melfed 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% | ← Melfed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Melfed 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 Melfed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatear bakery Manufacturers/packers | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Belotti's Delicatessen & Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Crowes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Go Mango Wholefoods Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2013 |
| 19 below Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| The Black Lion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| castle cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 November 2024 |
| Mannuccis Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Melfed
What is Melfed's food hygiene rating?
Melfed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 26 January 2024.
Is Melfed 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 Melfed last inspected?
Melfed was last inspected on 26 January 2024, more than 2 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 Melfed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Melfed compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Melfed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Melfed 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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