Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ceredigion
Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre 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 22 February 2024, more than 2 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: Newmans Garden Centre, Capel Dewi, SY23 3HS
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre 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% | ← Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre 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 Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commins Coch County Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Gogerddan Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Hafan Y Waun Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| @Aberista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Bwyty Blasus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Bow Street Stores Limited Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Best of Hungary Ltd Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Penparcau Butcher and Snax Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre
What is Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre's food hygiene rating?
Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 22 February 2024.
Is Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre 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 Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre last inspected?
Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre was last inspected on 22 February 2024, more than 2 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 Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Poppy's Cafe at Newmans Garden Centre 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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