Gilly's Coffee food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Carmarthenshire
Gilly's Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 May 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Carmarthenshire ratings →
Address: Pencoed, Hebron, SA34 0YP
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Gilly's Coffee among the 1,582 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,582 | 84% | ← Gilly's Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 315 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 Gilly's Coffee 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 Gilly's Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Burgers Mobile caterer | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Trefach Country Club & Holiday Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Glandycross PFS Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Llaeth Clos Milk Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Llaethdy Clos Dairies Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2026 |
| Plas Dwbl Farm College School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Siop Y Gafel Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2018 |
| Lammas Eco Village Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 August 2018 |
Questions about Gilly's Coffee
What is Gilly's Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Gilly's Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 25 May 2018.
Is Gilly's Coffee 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gilly's Coffee last inspected?
Gilly's Coffee was last inspected on 25 May 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 Gilly's Coffee?
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 Gilly's Coffee compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
84% of the 1,892 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Gilly's Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Gilly's Coffee 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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