Heart of the Community Fridge food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ceredigion
Heart of the Community Fridge 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 10 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: Village Hall Ffordd Newydd, Aberporth, SA43 2EN
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Heart of the Community Fridge 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% | ← Heart of the Community Fridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Heart of the Community Fridge 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 Heart of the Community Fridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Shibwns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Sugandha Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 September 2025 |
| Ffrindiau Bach Tegryn Caring Premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2015 |
| London House Stores Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 March 2025 |
| Penrhyn Pharmacy Retailers - other | 120 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Boy Ashore, The Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 July 2024 |
| Cwtch Glanmordy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Heart of the Community Fridge
What is Heart of the Community Fridge's food hygiene rating?
Heart of the Community Fridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 10 January 2024.
Is Heart of the Community Fridge 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 Heart of the Community Fridge last inspected?
Heart of the Community Fridge was last inspected on 10 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 Heart of the Community Fridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Heart of the Community Fridge compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Heart of the Community Fridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Heart of the Community Fridge 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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