Tea Traders food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carmarthenshire
Tea Traders holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2017, more than 8 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: 15 Guildhall Square, Carmarthen, SA31 1PR
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Tea Traders among the 1,563 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,563 | 83% | ← Tea Traders | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 280 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Tea Traders 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 Tea Traders, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cofio Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2019 |
| Catch Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2019 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Boots Plc Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2018 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2019 |
| Boars Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Tea Traders
What is Tea Traders's food hygiene rating?
Tea Traders has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 27 November 2017.
Is Tea Traders 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tea Traders last inspected?
Tea Traders was last inspected on 27 November 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tea Traders?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tea Traders compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Tea Traders is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Tea Traders 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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