Porthi Aber food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ceredigion
Porthi Aber holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 5 Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 1DE
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Porthi Aber 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% | ← Porthi Aber | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Porthi Aber 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 Porthi Aber, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| New Look Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2012 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2018 |
| Mollie's Sweets Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2016 |
| Alfred Place Baptist Church Other catering premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2017 |
| Aberystwyth Masonic Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Carys's Angolino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Jonah's Fish Market Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Porthi Aber
What is Porthi Aber's food hygiene rating?
Porthi Aber has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Porthi Aber 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Porthi Aber last inspected?
Porthi Aber was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 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 Porthi Aber?
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 Porthi Aber compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Porthi Aber is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Porthi Aber 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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