FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ceredigion
FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House) 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 11 January 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: Friendship Inn High Street, Borth, SY24 5JA
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House) 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% | ← FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House) 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 FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libanus 1877 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Canol Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Uncle Albert's Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Victoria Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 September 2025 |
| Oriel tir a mor cyf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 August 2025 |
| Jarvis & Sons Mobile Catering Mobile caterer | 124 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2025 |
| Railway Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2021 |
| Pebble Beach Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2018 |
Questions about FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House)
What is FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House)'s food hygiene rating?
FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 11 January 2018.
Is FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House) 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 FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House) last inspected?
FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House) was last inspected on 11 January 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 FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House) compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House) 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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FRIENDSHIP INN (Public House) is one of 33 rated food businesses in Borth. See every hygiene rating in Borth →
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