Pennau food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ceredigion
Pennau 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 9 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: Pennau Crafts, Bow Street, SY24 5AA
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Pennau 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% | ← Pennau | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pennau 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 Pennau, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhydypennau Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 February 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau Caring Premises | 321 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2023 |
| Ysgol Gynradd Rhydypennau School/college/university | 321 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 February 2026 |
| Aberystwyth Soft Drinks Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2018 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2026 |
| Gwartheg Duon Brysgaga Farmers/growers | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bow Street Stores Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| The Galley at the Welsh Black Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about Pennau
What is Pennau's food hygiene rating?
Pennau has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Pennau 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 Pennau last inspected?
Pennau was last inspected on 9 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 Pennau?
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 Pennau compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Pennau is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Pennau 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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