Highcliffe Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Ceredigion
Highcliffe Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2022, more than 3 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: Highcliffe Hotel Rhiw Y Plas, Aberporth, SA43 2DA
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Highcliffe Hotel 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% | ← Highcliffe Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Highcliffe Hotel 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 Highcliffe Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberporth Bilingual Playgroup Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Ysgol Gynradd Aberporth School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Caffi Sgadan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| The Ship Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| The Boy Ashore, The Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 July 2024 |
| Waters Edge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 February 2026 |
| Cwtch Glanmordy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Heart of the Community Fridge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
Questions about Highcliffe Hotel
What is Highcliffe Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Highcliffe Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 14 November 2022.
Is Highcliffe Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Highcliffe Hotel last inspected?
Highcliffe Hotel was last inspected on 14 November 2022, more than 3 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 Highcliffe Hotel?
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 Highcliffe Hotel compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Highcliffe Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Highcliffe Hotel 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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