Bryncoch Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Bryncoch Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 July 2017, more than 8 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: Bryncoch Stores, Bryncoch, Llanelli, SA14 8RE
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Bryncoch Stores sits behind roughly 1,563 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ← Bryncoch Stores | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bryncoch Stores 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 Bryncoch Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheng Xin Trade UK Distributors/Transporters | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Beer Park Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2022 |
| Bryn & Trallwm Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Bryn Gelli Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2019 |
| Dafen Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2018 |
| Clwb Bydis Brynsierfel School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Dafen Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
| Emilia's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Bryncoch Stores
What is Bryncoch Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bryncoch Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 28 July 2017.
Is Bryncoch Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bryncoch Stores last inspected?
Bryncoch Stores was last inspected on 28 July 2017, more than 8 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 Bryncoch Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bryncoch Stores compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Bryncoch Stores holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Bryncoch Stores 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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