Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ceredigion
Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Big Bite 29B High Street, Cardigan, SA43 1JG
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co 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% | ← Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co 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 Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popty Bara Menyn Manufacturers/packers | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| The Black Lion Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| 19 below Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Cardigan Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| The Priory Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Belotti's Delicatessen & Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co
What is Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co's food hygiene rating?
Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co last inspected?
Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 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 Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Big Bite / Devilishly Good Brownie Co 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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