Coracle Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Coracle Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 November 2023, 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: Cambrian Place, Carmarthen, SA31 1QG
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Coracle Tavern 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% | ← Coracle Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Coracle Tavern 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 Coracle Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfoi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Catch Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Boots Plc Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2018 |
| Doughs Bakery Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Beths Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2019 |
| Caws Riot Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Cwtch Bach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Coracle Tavern
What is Coracle Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Coracle Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 3 November 2023.
Is Coracle Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Coracle Tavern last inspected?
Coracle Tavern was last inspected on 3 November 2023, 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 Coracle Tavern?
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 Coracle Tavern compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Coracle Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Coracle Tavern 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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