Food hygiene ratings in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire inspects and rates 2,162 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,882 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 280 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Carmarthenshire
Standards here are high: 83% of rated businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top score of 5, and 95% hold a 4 or better. 14 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Towns in Carmarthenshire
Food hygiene ratings for each town Carmarthenshire inspects.
- Llanelli 594 places
- Carmarthen 466 places
- Ammanford 186 places
- Llandeilo 84 places
- Kidwelly 59 places
- Burry Port 57 places
- Whitland 48 places
- Newcastle Emlyn 47 places
- Llandovery 46 places
- Carmarthen Carmarthenshire 40 places
- Llandysul 28 places
- Llanelli Carmarthenshire 21 places
- Llanybydder 20 places
- Pencader 19 places
- Llangadog 18 places
Recently inspected in Carmarthenshire
The most recent inspections published by Carmarthenshire, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia's Diner | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Bro Myrddin Bowls | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| The Pink Whisk Bakery | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| What's Baking | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Pantri Pwll | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Norton and Yarrow Cheese (FP115) | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Club Mambo Ltd | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| The Plaice for Cod | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2026 |
| Charlie's Stores | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Betws County Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Ysgol Gwenllian | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| E & S Jenkins Ltd | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Carmarthenshire
The lowest-rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire are listed below. 7 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raven Takeaway | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 February 2026 |
| Pontyates Tandoori | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 December 2025 |
| Carmarthen Town AFC | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 31 July 2025 |
| Carmarthen Town Ltd. | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 31 July 2025 |
| MA Stores Ltd | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 November 2024 |
| Zabka Super Mini Supermarket Polski Skelp | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 June 2023 |
| Maesgolau Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 December 2022 |
Questions about food hygiene in Carmarthenshire
How many food businesses does Carmarthenshire rate?
Carmarthenshire publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,162 businesses, of which 1,882 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Carmarthenshire?
83% of rated businesses in Carmarthenshire hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Carmarthenshire have a bad hygiene rating?
14 food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 7 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Carmarthenshire?
Environmental health officers employed by Carmarthenshire carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Carmarthenshire
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- #10 5 - Very good
- 3A's Cafe-Paned 5 - Very good
- A & D Davies 5 - Very good
- A & G Williams (FP020) 4 - Good
- A & P Potatoes 5 - Very good
- A Craft Away 5 - Very good
- A Mess of Sprinkles Awaiting inspection
- A to Z CONVENIENCE STORE 5 - Very good
- A-Team Delights LTD 5 - Very good
- Aardvark Alternatives 5 - Very good
- Aardvark Alternatives Awaiting inspection
- Abadam Arms 5 - Very good
- Abbeyfield House Awaiting inspection
- Abbie Shanay C16036 5 - Very good
- Abercorgi Apiary 5 - Very good
- Aberglasney House and Gardens 5 - Very good
- Abergwili Primary School 5 - Very good
- Abermarlais Caravan Park 5 - Very good
- Abernant School 5 - Very good
- Adam Yn Yr Ardd 5 - Very good
- Adeline Guest House 5 - Very good
- Adref Cafe & Bar 5 - Very good
- Adventures Childminding Awaiting inspection
- Aethalis Ltd 5 - Very good
- Affalon Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- AJ Meats Ltd 3 - Generally satisfactory
- AJ The Confectionist 5 - Very good
- AJs Tavern 4 - Good
- Akash Indian Takeaway / Bombay Fusion 4 - Good
- Albert Rees 5 - Very good
- Albert Rees (Carmarthenshire Stall Ltd) 5 - Very good
- Albert Rees Cig Moch A Mwy (FP026) 5 - Very good
- Albert Rees Ltd Awaiting inspection
- Albion Arms 5 - Very good
- Aldi GMBH 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aled Jones Awaiting inspection
- Alex Cook Awaiting inspection
- Ali's Kitchen & Bakehouse 5 - Very good
- Alisha Sanns C20440 5 - Very good
- All Fired Up Pizza Co 5 - Very good
- All JS - C19718 5 - Very good
- Allison's Snack Bar 4 - Good
- Allsortz 5 - Very good
- Allt-Y-Mynydd Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Alltyfyrddin Farm Guest House 5 - Very good
- Alun Jones 5 - Very good
- Alzheimer's Society (Ty Perthyn) 5 - Very good
- Ameanah's 5 - Very good
- Amelia's Diner 5 - Very good
- American Steamed Dogs 5 - Very good
- Amman United Rugby Football Club 5 - Very good
- Amman Valley Hospital 5 - Very good
- Ammanford and District Miners Welfare Association Club Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ammanford Cricket Club 5 - Very good
- Ammanford R F C 4 - Good
- Ammanford Social Club and Institute 5 - Very good
- Amy's Fish Bar Awaiting inspection
- Anannya Stores 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-06-24. Browse all UK councils →