Porkys food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Carmarthenshire
Porkys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2023, 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: Pensarn Car Park, Stephens Way, Carmarthen, SA31 2BG
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Porkys 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% | ← Porkys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Porkys 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 Porkys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2019 |
| Aldi GMBH Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Charlie's Stores Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Game Retail Ltd c/o Sports Direct Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2021 |
| Caffi'r Gegin Fach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Babell Chapel Friendship Centre Other catering premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2018 |
| Hagan's Fish and Chip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Porkys
What is Porkys's food hygiene rating?
Porkys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 14 November 2023.
Is Porkys 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Porkys last inspected?
Porkys was last inspected on 14 November 2023, 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 Porkys?
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 Porkys compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Porkys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Porkys 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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