Mark lane bakery and cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ceredigion
Mark lane bakery and cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2025, 16 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: Bakery Mark Lane 15 Bridge Street, Lampeter, SA48 7HG
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Mark lane bakery and cafe 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% | ← Mark lane bakery and cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mark lane bakery and cafe 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 Mark lane bakery and cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco the takeaway.com Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Lloyds Fish and Chip Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 30 January 2025 |
| Nehar Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 30 November 2024 |
| mulberry Bush Wholefoods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 July 2025 |
| Ling di Long Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
| The Nags Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2024 |
| Conti's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 September 2025 |
| Oscar's Den Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Mark lane bakery and cafe
What is Mark lane bakery and cafe's food hygiene rating?
Mark lane bakery and cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Mark lane bakery and cafe 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mark lane bakery and cafe last inspected?
Mark lane bakery and cafe was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 16 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 Mark lane bakery and cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mark lane bakery and cafe compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Mark lane bakery and cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Mark lane bakery and cafe 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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