Whitland Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Whitland Farm Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 January 2023, more than 3 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: 17 St John Street, Whitland, SA34 0AN
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Whitland Farm Shop sits behind roughly 1,563 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ← Whitland Farm Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Whitland Farm Shop 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 Whitland Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin J Harries Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Premier Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Hywel Dda Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Cegin Fach Hywel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Whitland Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Hoffi Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Whitland Town Hall Other catering premises | 47 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mabiko Mobile caterer | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Whitland Farm Shop
What is Whitland Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Whitland Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 11 January 2023.
Is Whitland Farm Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whitland Farm Shop last inspected?
Whitland Farm Shop was last inspected on 11 January 2023, more than 3 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 Whitland Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whitland Farm Shop compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Whitland Farm Shop holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Whitland Farm Shop 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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