The Limes Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
The Limes Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Queens Square, Llangadog, SA19 9BR
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts The Limes Store 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 Limes Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 The Limes Store 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 Limes Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleg Elidyr Caring Premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2020 |
| Goose and Cuckoo Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| L J Bailey & Son Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Morgan Newsagents & Post Office Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Red Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 246 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bridge Coffee Shop & Crafts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| Llangadog County Primary School/college/university | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Llangadog Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
Questions about The Limes Store
What is The Limes Store's food hygiene rating?
The Limes Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 6 January 2025.
Is The Limes Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Limes Store last inspected?
The Limes Store was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 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 Limes Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 The Limes Store compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Limes Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The Limes Store 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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