Meithrinfa Cwtsh Y Clos food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Carmarthenshire
Meithrinfa Cwtsh Y Clos holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Danrallt, Llanarthne, SA32 8JX
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Meithrinfa Cwtsh Y Clos 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% | ← Meithrinfa Cwtsh Y Clos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Meithrinfa Cwtsh Y Clos 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 Meithrinfa Cwtsh Y Clos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Cook Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wright's Food Emporium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2025 |
| Llanarthne Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| The Emlyn Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about Meithrinfa Cwtsh Y Clos
What is Meithrinfa Cwtsh Y Clos's food hygiene rating?
Meithrinfa Cwtsh Y Clos has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Meithrinfa Cwtsh Y Clos 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meithrinfa Cwtsh Y Clos last inspected?
Meithrinfa Cwtsh Y Clos was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 18 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 Meithrinfa Cwtsh Y Clos?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Meithrinfa Cwtsh Y Clos compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Meithrinfa Cwtsh Y Clos is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Meithrinfa Cwtsh Y Clos 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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