The Taj Mahal food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Carmarthenshire
The Taj Mahal 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 28 March 2022, more than 4 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: 9 Heol Gwili, Llanelli, SA14 9HF
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Taj Mahal 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% | ← The Taj Mahal | |
| 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 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 The Taj Mahal 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 Taj Mahal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Bydis Brynsierfel School/college/university | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Emilia's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Brynteg CP School School/college/university | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2022 |
| Bryn & Trallwm Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Bryn Gelli Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2019 |
| A Craft Away Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Dunelm Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about The Taj Mahal
What is The Taj Mahal's food hygiene rating?
The Taj Mahal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 28 March 2022.
Is The Taj Mahal 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 The Taj Mahal last inspected?
The Taj Mahal was last inspected on 28 March 2022, more than 4 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 The Taj Mahal?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Taj Mahal compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Taj Mahal holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The Taj Mahal 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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