The Mansel Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
The Mansel Arms 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 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Mansel Arms, 1 Mansel Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1QX
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts The Mansel Arms 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% | ← The Mansel Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Mansel Arms 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 Mansel Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adref Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Albert Rees Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Carmarthen Country Market Other catering premises | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
| Bubble Talk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Beths Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2019 |
| Caws Riot Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Cwtch Bach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Eric Davies & Son Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about The Mansel Arms
What is The Mansel Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Mansel Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 4 November 2025.
Is The Mansel Arms 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 The Mansel Arms last inspected?
The Mansel Arms was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months 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 Mansel Arms?
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 The Mansel Arms compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Mansel Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The Mansel Arms 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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