Pam Lai food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ceredigion
Pam Lai 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
This is a fresh result: Pam Lai was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 34 Alban Square, Aberaeron, SA46 0AJ
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Pam Lai 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% | ← Pam Lai | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pam Lai 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 Pam Lai, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeron Booksellers Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2022 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 26 yards away | Exempt | |
| Conti's Ice Cream Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 August 2025 |
| Watson & Pratt's Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| McCowans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Black Lion - Aberaeron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 August 2025 |
| The Feathers Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2026 |
| Allied Pharmacy Aberaeron Retailers - other | 61 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Pam Lai
What is Pam Lai's food hygiene rating?
Pam Lai has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Pam Lai 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 Pam Lai last inspected?
Pam Lai was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ceredigion Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pam Lai?
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 Pam Lai compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Pam Lai is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Pam Lai 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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