Peppinos food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Carmarthenshire
Peppinos holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 11 March 2024, 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: 18a St John Street, Whitland, SA34 0AW
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Peppinos 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% | ← Peppinos | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Peppinos 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 Peppinos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Penguins Caring Premises | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Station House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Taf Hotel Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2021 |
| Burger Shack Mobile caterer | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Colin J Harries Butchers Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Premier Stores Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Whitland Farm Shop Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 January 2023 |
| Whitland Town Hall Other catering premises | 91 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Peppinos
What is Peppinos's food hygiene rating?
Peppinos has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 11 March 2024.
Is Peppinos 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Peppinos last inspected?
Peppinos was last inspected on 11 March 2024, 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 Peppinos?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Peppinos compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Peppinos holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Peppinos 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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