Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 December 2025, 7 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: Myrtle Hill, Pensarn, SA31 2NG
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103) 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% | ← Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103) 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 Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Castell Howell Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Game Retail Ltd c/o Sports Direct Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2021 |
| Babell Chapel Friendship Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2018 |
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2019 |
| Aldi GMBH Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
Questions about Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103)
What is Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103)'s food hygiene rating?
Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103) last inspected?
Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103) was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 months 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 Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103) compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Castell Howell Cash and Carry and Butchers (FP103) 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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