Royal Pier food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ceredigion
Royal Pier holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Pier Pavilion Marine Terrace, Aberystwyth, SY23 2AZ
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Royal Pier 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% | ← Royal Pier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Royal Pier 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 Royal Pier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chives Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Downies vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2010 |
| Harleys Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Light of Asia ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Gwesty Cymru Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Alfred Place Baptist Church Other catering premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2017 |
| Lip Lickin Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| hollywoodpizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Royal Pier
What is Royal Pier's food hygiene rating?
Royal Pier has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Royal Pier 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Pier last inspected?
Royal Pier was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 Royal Pier?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Pier compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Pier is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Royal Pier 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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