Caffibach food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ceredigion
Caffibach 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 12 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Edward Llwyd Building Aberystwyth University Campus, Penglais, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DA
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Caffibach among the 688 places in Ceredigion holding top marks, 73% 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 | 73% | ← Caffibach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 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 133 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 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 Caffibach 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 Caffibach, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendinas cafe national liberary of wales Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Ffreutur, Pantycelyn School/college/university | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| AberSU Community Fridge Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Bar Cwtch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Aberystwyth Arts Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Little Angels Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Canolfan Padarn Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2018 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
Questions about Caffibach
What is Caffibach's food hygiene rating?
Caffibach has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 12 March 2025.
Is Caffibach 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 Caffibach last inspected?
Caffibach was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 15 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 Caffibach?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caffibach compare to other places in Ceredigion?
73% of the 948 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Caffibach is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Caffibach 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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