Ffostrasol Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ceredigion
Ffostrasol Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 September 2025, 9 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: Ffostrasol Arms Public House, Ffostrasol, SA44 4SY
How it compares in Ceredigion
In Ceredigion, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Ffostrasol Arms sits behind roughly 688 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 688 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 17% | ← Ffostrasol Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ffostrasol 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 Ffostrasol Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storfa JJ Stores Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| La Calabria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 27 March 2026 |
| Busy Bee Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Ffostrasol Arms
What is Ffostrasol Arms's food hygiene rating?
Ffostrasol Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ceredigion Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Ffostrasol Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ffostrasol Arms last inspected?
Ffostrasol Arms was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 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 Ffostrasol Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ffostrasol Arms compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, while Ffostrasol Arms holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Ffostrasol 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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