Tafarn Dyffryn Aeron/Vale of Aeron food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ceredigion
Tafarn Dyffryn Aeron/Vale of Aeron 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 12 July 2023, more than 3 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: Vale Of Aeron Inn, Ystrad Aeron, Felinfach, SA48 8AE
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Tafarn Dyffryn Aeron/Vale of Aeron 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% | ← Tafarn Dyffryn Aeron/Vale of Aeron | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tafarn Dyffryn Aeron/Vale of Aeron 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 Tafarn Dyffryn Aeron/Vale of Aeron, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ystrad Costcutter Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| DO & DW Jones Retailers - other | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 September 2025 |
| Ysgol Dyffryn Aeron School/college/university | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Dyffryn Aeron Caring Premises | 354 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Tafarn Dyffryn Aeron/Vale of Aeron
What is Tafarn Dyffryn Aeron/Vale of Aeron's food hygiene rating?
Tafarn Dyffryn Aeron/Vale of Aeron has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 12 July 2023.
Is Tafarn Dyffryn Aeron/Vale of Aeron 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 Tafarn Dyffryn Aeron/Vale of Aeron last inspected?
Tafarn Dyffryn Aeron/Vale of Aeron was last inspected on 12 July 2023, more than 3 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 Tafarn Dyffryn Aeron/Vale of Aeron?
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 Tafarn Dyffryn Aeron/Vale of Aeron compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Tafarn Dyffryn Aeron/Vale of Aeron is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Tafarn Dyffryn Aeron/Vale of Aeron 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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