Ocean Blue food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ceredigion
Ocean Blue 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 9 September 2013, more than 12 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: Cliffside 5 South John Street, New Quay, SA45 9NG
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Ocean Blue 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% | ← Ocean Blue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ocean Blue 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 Ocean Blue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Watch House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Penwig Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Beach Cafe New Quay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Crème Pen Cei Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Morwyr / Mariners Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Pasty Pasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Quayside Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| The Lime Crab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Ocean Blue
What is Ocean Blue's food hygiene rating?
Ocean Blue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 9 September 2013.
Is Ocean Blue 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 Ocean Blue last inspected?
Ocean Blue was last inspected on 9 September 2013, more than 12 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 Ocean Blue?
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 Ocean Blue compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Ocean Blue is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Ocean Blue 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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