New Lodge Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
New Lodge Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 June 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: 1 Heol Y Bryn, Pontyberem, SA15 5AG
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so New Lodge Inn sits behind roughly 1,782 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ← New Lodge Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 New Lodge Inn 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 New Lodge Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontyberem Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2017 |
| Phat Boy Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coalbrook Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 September 2021 |
| Y CWTSH Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Good Choice Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2024 |
| CK'S Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 November 2025 |
| Ponty Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 March 2024 |
| Cylch Meithrin Pontyberem Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
Questions about New Lodge Inn
What is New Lodge Inn's food hygiene rating?
New Lodge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 23 June 2023.
Is New Lodge Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was New Lodge Inn last inspected?
New Lodge Inn was last inspected on 23 June 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 New Lodge Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Lodge Inn compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while New Lodge Inn holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects New Lodge Inn 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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