Pobl Bach food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Carmarthenshire
Pobl Bach holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 August 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: 20 Pondside, Johnstown, SA31 3HU
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Pobl Bach 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% | ← Pobl Bach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Pobl Bach 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 Pobl Bach, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilddewi House Caring Premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd (Job's Well Road) Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Cole’s Coffee Takeaway/sandwich shop | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| BOOKER LTD. Tesco Group Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Carmarthen Athletic Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2019 |
| Coleg sir Gar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Argel Family Care Unit Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2018 |
| Caffi Calon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Pobl Bach
What is Pobl Bach's food hygiene rating?
Pobl Bach has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 2 August 2022.
Is Pobl Bach 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pobl Bach last inspected?
Pobl Bach was last inspected on 2 August 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 Pobl Bach?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pobl Bach compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Pobl Bach is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Pobl Bach 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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