Holland and Barrett food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ceredigion
Holland and Barrett holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 21 February 2018, more than 8 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: 30A Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 1DE
How it compares in Ceredigion
In Ceredigion, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Holland and Barrett 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% | ← Holland and Barrett | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Holland and Barrett 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 Holland and Barrett, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| New Look Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2012 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2018 |
| Aberystwyth Masonic Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Porthi Aber Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Chives Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Downies vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2010 |
| Harleys Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about Holland and Barrett
What is Holland and Barrett's food hygiene rating?
Holland and Barrett has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ceredigion Council on 21 February 2018.
Is Holland and Barrett 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holland and Barrett last inspected?
Holland and Barrett was last inspected on 21 February 2018, more than 8 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 Holland and Barrett?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Holland and Barrett compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, while Holland and Barrett holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Holland and Barrett 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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