Cartref Ael Y Bryn food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Carmarthenshire
Cartref Ael Y Bryn 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 18 February 2026, 4 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: Penybanc Road, Ammanford, SA18 3HS
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Cartref Ael Y Bryn 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% | ← Cartref Ael Y Bryn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cartref Ael Y Bryn 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 Cartref Ael Y Bryn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pont Y Clerc Farmhouse B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Brecon Carreg Ltd (Warehouse) Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2022 |
| Morrisons Daily (Grocer's Pride) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Penybanc RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2018 |
| Parcyrhun County Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| T1 Coach Suppliments Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Dinefwr Indoor Bowls Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Meithrinfa Jac y Do Ffordd Y Faenor School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
Questions about Cartref Ael Y Bryn
What is Cartref Ael Y Bryn's food hygiene rating?
Cartref Ael Y Bryn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Cartref Ael Y Bryn 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 Cartref Ael Y Bryn last inspected?
Cartref Ael Y Bryn was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Cartref Ael Y Bryn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cartref Ael Y Bryn compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cartref Ael Y Bryn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Cartref Ael Y Bryn 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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