Welsh Mountain Lamb food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ceredigion
Welsh Mountain Lamb 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 18 September 2016, more than 9 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: Moelgolomen, Talybont, SY24 5DW
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Welsh Mountain Lamb 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% | ← Welsh Mountain Lamb | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Welsh Mountain Lamb 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 Welsh Mountain Lamb, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Evans AI Gwmni Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2017 |
| White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Talybont Pharmacy Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| J G Corner Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 16 October 2025 |
| Ty Sbri Caring Premises | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2017 |
| Ysgol Gymunedol Talybont School/college/university | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bro Dafydd Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2017 |
Questions about Welsh Mountain Lamb
What is Welsh Mountain Lamb's food hygiene rating?
Welsh Mountain Lamb has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 18 September 2016.
Is Welsh Mountain Lamb 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 Welsh Mountain Lamb last inspected?
Welsh Mountain Lamb was last inspected on 18 September 2016, more than 9 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 Welsh Mountain Lamb?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Welsh Mountain Lamb compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Welsh Mountain Lamb is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Welsh Mountain Lamb 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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