The Whitehall Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
The Whitehall Inn 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 30 July 2025, 11 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: Whitehall Inn, 1 High Street, Llandovery, SA20 0PU
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts The Whitehall Inn 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% | ← The Whitehall Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Whitehall Inn 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 The Whitehall Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Penygawse Victorian Tea Rooms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Miz Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 April 2024 |
| La Patisserie Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| JT's Fish Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 August 2025 |
| Ozzy's Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 October 2024 |
| Cariad a Cwtch Nursery Caring Premises | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Junos Doughnuts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about The Whitehall Inn
What is The Whitehall Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Whitehall Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 30 July 2025.
Is The Whitehall Inn 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 The Whitehall Inn last inspected?
The Whitehall Inn was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 The Whitehall Inn?
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 The Whitehall Inn compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Whitehall Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The Whitehall Inn 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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