Caws Cenarth (FP009) food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Carmarthenshire
Caws Cenarth (FP009) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: Glyneithinog, Pontselli, SA37 0LH
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Caws Cenarth (FP009) 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% | ← Caws Cenarth (FP009) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Caws Cenarth (FP009) 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 Caws Cenarth (FP009), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckleberry Sustainable Food Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nags Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| The Honey Farm Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Highbury B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2018 |
| Penrhiw Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 October 2025 |
| Foel Farm Care Home Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2018 |
| Clynfyw Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| clynfyw community interest company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Caws Cenarth (FP009)
What is Caws Cenarth (FP009)'s food hygiene rating?
Caws Cenarth (FP009) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Caws Cenarth (FP009) 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caws Cenarth (FP009) last inspected?
Caws Cenarth (FP009) was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 Caws Cenarth (FP009)?
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 Caws Cenarth (FP009) compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Caws Cenarth (FP009) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Caws Cenarth (FP009) 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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