Home Bargains (Cross Hands) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Home Bargains (Cross Hands) 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 10 February 2025, 17 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: Llandeilo Road, Cross Hands, SA14 6RD
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Home Bargains (Cross Hands) 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% | ← Home Bargains (Cross Hands) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Home Bargains (Cross Hands) 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 Home Bargains (Cross Hands), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwernllwyn Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| New Crosshands Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2018 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| KFC Crosshands Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Crosshands Service Station Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2019 |
| MGs Breakfast Bar Mobile caterer | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Crisp and Fry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| B&M Retail Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
Questions about Home Bargains (Cross Hands)
What is Home Bargains (Cross Hands)'s food hygiene rating?
Home Bargains (Cross Hands) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 10 February 2025.
Is Home Bargains (Cross Hands) 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 Home Bargains (Cross Hands) last inspected?
Home Bargains (Cross Hands) was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 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 Home Bargains (Cross Hands)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Home Bargains (Cross Hands) compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Home Bargains (Cross Hands) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Home Bargains (Cross Hands) 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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