Beach Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Beach Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 30 May 2023, 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: Pendine, SA33 4NY
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Beach Hotel 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% | ← Beach Hotel | |
| 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 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 Beach Hotel 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 Beach Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anannya Stores Lifestyle Express Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Village Convenience Anannya Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 February 2025 |
| Beach Racer Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
| Caban Pendine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
| J&J Wilson Supermarket 216 Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Scoops/Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Cambrian Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| Lotus Restaurant & Take-Away Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Beach Hotel
What is Beach Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Beach Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 30 May 2023.
Is Beach Hotel 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Beach Hotel last inspected?
Beach Hotel was last inspected on 30 May 2023, 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 Beach Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Beach Hotel compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Beach Hotel holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Beach Hotel 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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