The Coopers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ceredigion
The Coopers Arms 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 13 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: Coopers Arms Hotel Northgate Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 2JT
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts The Coopers Arms 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 Coopers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Coopers Arms 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 Coopers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Dumplings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Pizza Time LTD Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Medina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Little Angels Nursery Caring Premises | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Little Italy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| North Parade Convenience Store Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| Plas Crug Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
Questions about The Coopers Arms
What is The Coopers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Coopers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 13 February 2026.
Is The Coopers Arms 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 The Coopers Arms last inspected?
The Coopers Arms was last inspected on 13 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 The Coopers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Coopers Arms compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and The Coopers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects The Coopers Arms 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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