Mollie's Sweets food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ceredigion
Mollie's Sweets 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 5 August 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: 30 Terrace Road, Aberystwyth, SY23 2AE
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Mollie's Sweets 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% | ← Mollie's Sweets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mollie's Sweets 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pansy Corna - Family shopper Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| It’s a bargain ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Adferiad Portland Road Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Porthi Aber Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Little Devils Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2014 |
| Pink Cow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Kwizinn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Mollie's Sweets
What is Mollie's Sweets's food hygiene rating?
Mollie's Sweets has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 5 August 2016.
Is Mollie's Sweets 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 Mollie's Sweets last inspected?
Mollie's Sweets was last inspected on 5 August 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 Mollie's Sweets?
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 Mollie's Sweets compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Mollie's Sweets is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Mollie's Sweets 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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