Fforest Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Fforest Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 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: 2 Carmarthen Road, Fforest, SA4 0TX
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Fforest Post Office 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% | ← Fforest Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fforest Post Office 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 Fforest Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird in Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Ty Hendy Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2017 |
| Hendy Village Stores and Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2017 |
| Community Café at Hendy Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2018 |
| Hendy Daycare Limited Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Hendy County Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Hendy Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2018 |
| Pontardulais Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2020 |
Questions about Fforest Post Office
What is Fforest Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Fforest Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 24 March 2023.
Is Fforest Post Office 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fforest Post Office last inspected?
Fforest Post Office was last inspected on 24 March 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 Fforest Post Office?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fforest Post Office compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Fforest Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Fforest Post Office 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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