Community Café at Hendy Library food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carmarthenshire
Community Café at Hendy Library 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 13 April 2018, 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: Hendy Library, Iscoed Road, Hendy, SA4 0UP
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Community Café at Hendy Library 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% | ← Community Café at Hendy Library | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Community Café at Hendy Library 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 Community Café at Hendy Library, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendy Village Stores and Post Office Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2017 |
| P & H Direct Van Sales Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Hendy Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2018 |
| Hendy County Primary School School/college/university | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Hendy Daycare Limited Caring Premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Hendy Village Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Pontardulais Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Chilli Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Community Café at Hendy Library
What is Community Café at Hendy Library's food hygiene rating?
Community Café at Hendy Library has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 13 April 2018.
Is Community Café at Hendy Library 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 Community Café at Hendy Library last inspected?
Community Café at Hendy Library was last inspected on 13 April 2018, 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 Community Café at Hendy Library?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Community Café at Hendy Library compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Community Café at Hendy Library is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Community Café at Hendy Library 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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