The Ship and Castle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ceredigion
The Ship and Castle holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 March 2010, more than 16 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: Ship & Castle 1 High Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 1JG
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts The Ship and Castle 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% | ← The Ship and Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Ship and Castle 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 The Ship and Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonfly Bistro Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Port Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Penguin Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Home cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Aberystwyth Masonic Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| New Look Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2012 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| hollywoodpizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about The Ship and Castle
What is The Ship and Castle's food hygiene rating?
The Ship and Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 15 March 2010.
Is The Ship and Castle 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ship and Castle last inspected?
The Ship and Castle was last inspected on 15 March 2010, more than 16 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 The Ship and Castle?
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 The Ship and Castle compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and The Ship and Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects The Ship and Castle 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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