Cardigan Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ceredigion
Cardigan Arms 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
This is a fresh result: Cardigan Arms was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 College Row, Cardigan, SA43 1LL
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Cardigan Arms 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% | ← Cardigan Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cardigan Arms 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 Cardigan Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Nook & Noble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Adnan Syrian Food Other catering premises | 66 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2026 |
| Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Cardigan Bay Brownies T/A 'PANTRI' Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| The Bell Hotel and Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Nelson's Deli and Health Foods Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Doner House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
Questions about Cardigan Arms
What is Cardigan Arms's food hygiene rating?
Cardigan Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Cardigan Arms 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 Cardigan Arms last inspected?
Cardigan Arms was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Cardigan Arms?
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 Cardigan Arms compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Cardigan Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Cardigan Arms 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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