Richie's Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Richie's Meats 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 21 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Richies Meats, 8 Farmers Row, Llanelli, SA14 8LA
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Richie's Meats 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% | ← Richie's Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Richie's Meats 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 Richie's Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foel Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| China Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2019 |
| Felinfoel Brewery Co Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2021 |
| Cylch Meithrin Felinfoel Caring Premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Felinfoel Family Centre Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Bryngwyn Comprehensive School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Brambly Hill Day Nursery - Prince Philip Hospital Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2022 |
Questions about Richie's Meats
What is Richie's Meats's food hygiene rating?
Richie's Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 21 May 2024.
Is Richie's Meats 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 Richie's Meats last inspected?
Richie's Meats was last inspected on 21 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Richie's Meats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Richie's Meats compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Richie's Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Richie's Meats 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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