London House Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ceredigion
London House Stores holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 7 March 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Only 4% of rated food businesses in Ceredigion score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Ceredigion ratings →
Address: London House, Aberporth, SA43 2EU
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Ceredigion
A 1 is rare: only 23 of 960 rated places in Ceredigion score this low, about one in 42. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 708 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ← London House Stores | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 127 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 London House Stores the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to London House Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrhyn Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Heart of the Community Fridge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Cwtch Glanmordy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Golden Dragon House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Shibwns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Sugandha Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 September 2025 |
| Ffrindiau Bach Tegryn Caring Premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2015 |
| The Boy Ashore, The Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
Questions about London House Stores
What is London House Stores's food hygiene rating?
London House Stores has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Ceredigion Council on 7 March 2025.
Is London House Stores safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was London House Stores last inspected?
London House Stores was last inspected on 7 March 2025, 18 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 London House Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does London House Stores compare to other places in Ceredigion?
74% of the 960 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, while London House Stores holds a 1. 23 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects London House Stores 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Ceredigion, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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London House Stores is one of 19 rated food businesses in Aberporth. See every hygiene rating in Aberporth →
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