Little Bite food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Carmarthenshire
Little Bite holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 8 May 2019, more than 7 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: 22 Heol Y Neuadd, Tumble, SA14 6HR
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Little Bite 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% | ← Little Bite | |
| 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 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 Little Bite 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 Little Bite, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llannon Community Council Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Yummies Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 June 2025 |
| Tumble County Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Henleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2019 |
| Mynydd Mawr Fresh Meats Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Tumble Family Centre Other catering premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2019 |
| Tumble Stores Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2023 |
| Cymru Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about Little Bite
What is Little Bite's food hygiene rating?
Little Bite has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 8 May 2019.
Is Little Bite 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Bite last inspected?
Little Bite was last inspected on 8 May 2019, more than 7 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 Little Bite?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Bite compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Little Bite holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Little Bite 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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