Mansel Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Mansel 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 15 October 2025, 9 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: Porthyrhyd, SA32 8BS
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Mansel 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% | ← Mansel 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 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 Mansel 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 Mansel Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drefach CP School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 January 2025 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2019 |
| Porthyrhyd Post Office Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2025 |
| Abadam Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Prince of Wales Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Willows (ice cream van) Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2017 |
Questions about Mansel Arms
What is Mansel Arms's food hygiene rating?
Mansel Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Mansel 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 Mansel Arms last inspected?
Mansel Arms was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 9 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 Mansel Arms?
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 Mansel Arms compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Mansel Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Mansel 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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