Derlwyn Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Derlwyn Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Derlwyn Arms, 118 Mountain Road, Upper Brynamman, SA18 1AN
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Derlwyn Arms 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% | ← Derlwyn Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Derlwyn Arms 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 Derlwyn Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Plant Brynaman Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2018 |
| Brynamman Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Rominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2026 |
| Black Mountain Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Siop y Mynydd Du Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Tregyb Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Siop Y Brynamman Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 January 2024 |
| The Baker's Pig (FP087) Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about Derlwyn Arms
What is Derlwyn Arms's food hygiene rating?
Derlwyn Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Derlwyn Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Derlwyn Arms last inspected?
Derlwyn Arms was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 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 Derlwyn Arms?
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 Derlwyn Arms compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Derlwyn Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Derlwyn Arms 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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