Central Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carmarthenshire
Central Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 7 September 2022, more than 3 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: Emlyn Square, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BG
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Central Cafe 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% | ← Central Cafe | |
| 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 Central Cafe 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 Central Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2019 |
| Y Sgwar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Dewi James & Co(Butchers) Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Flames Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 October 2025 |
| Moonlight Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2026 |
| The Carrot Cruncher Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Community Fridge and Freezer Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Meithrinfa Teifi Tots Nursery Caring Premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
Questions about Central Cafe
What is Central Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Central Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 7 September 2022.
Is Central Cafe 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Cafe last inspected?
Central Cafe was last inspected on 7 September 2022, more than 3 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 Central Cafe?
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 Central Cafe compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Central Cafe holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Central Cafe 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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