The Doner House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ceredigion
The Doner House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 September 2024, 21 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: 53 Pendre, Cardigan, SA43 1JR
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts The Doner House 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% | ← The Doner House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Doner House 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 The Doner House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson's Deli and Health Foods Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI' Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| The Bell Hotel and Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 44 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 The Doner House
What is The Doner House's food hygiene rating?
The Doner House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 28 September 2024.
Is The Doner House 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Doner House last inspected?
The Doner House was last inspected on 28 September 2024, 21 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 The Doner House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Doner House compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and The Doner House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects The Doner House 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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