Abadam Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Abadam 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 26 January 2026, 5 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 8PL
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Abadam 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% | ← Abadam 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 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 Abadam 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 Abadam Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Porthyrhyd Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 30 April 2025 |
| Wobble Box Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2018 |
| Llanddarog CP School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Clwb Gofal Llanddarog School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Mansel Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Abadam Arms
What is Abadam Arms's food hygiene rating?
Abadam Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 26 January 2026.
Is Abadam 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 Abadam Arms last inspected?
Abadam Arms was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 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 Abadam 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abadam Arms compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Abadam Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Abadam 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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