The Ivy Bush Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ceredigion
The Ivy Bush Inn 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 27 March 2009, more than 17 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: Ivy Bush Inn 1 High Street, Lampeter, SA48 7BA
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts The Ivy Bush Inn 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 Ivy Bush Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ivy Bush Inn 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 Ivy Bush Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Thomas Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Conti's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 September 2025 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 59 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Black Lion Royal Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Oscar's Den Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
| Artisans Other catering premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| chompngo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Town Hall Cafe Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about The Ivy Bush Inn
What is The Ivy Bush Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ivy Bush Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 27 March 2009.
Is The Ivy Bush Inn 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 Ivy Bush Inn last inspected?
The Ivy Bush Inn was last inspected on 27 March 2009, more than 17 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 Ivy Bush Inn?
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 Ivy Bush Inn compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and The Ivy Bush Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects The Ivy Bush Inn 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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