Defaid Dolwerdd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Ceredigion
Defaid Dolwerdd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Food Centre Wales Horeb Business Park, Horeb, SA44 4JG
How it compares in Ceredigion
That puts Defaid Dolwerdd 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% | ← Defaid Dolwerdd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Defaid Dolwerdd 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 Defaid Dolwerdd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chunkys Ice Cream Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Ffynnon Wen Farm Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Food Centre Wales Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Garlic Meadow Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Gelato 44 Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Good Carma Foods Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Health Leads Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Llaeth Preseli Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
Questions about Defaid Dolwerdd
What is Defaid Dolwerdd's food hygiene rating?
Defaid Dolwerdd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ceredigion Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Defaid Dolwerdd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Defaid Dolwerdd last inspected?
Defaid Dolwerdd was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 Defaid Dolwerdd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Defaid Dolwerdd compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, and Defaid Dolwerdd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects Defaid Dolwerdd 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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