The Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Carmarthenshire
The Sandwich Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 22 January 2019, more than 7 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: G10-G11 Market Hall Market Precinct, Llanelli, SA15 1YF
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sandwich Bar 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% | ← The Sandwich Bar | |
| 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 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 The Sandwich Bar 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 Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennett Wholefoods Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Garrett's Fresh Seafoods Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Bwyd Blasus Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2018 |
| Dyfed Army Cadet Force Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Anyone Waiting Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Bradleys Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2017 |
Questions about The Sandwich Bar
What is The Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 22 January 2019.
Is The Sandwich Bar 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sandwich Bar last inspected?
The Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 22 January 2019, more than 7 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 The Sandwich Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Sandwich Bar compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Sandwich Bar holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The Sandwich Bar 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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