Threshold Helping Hands Food Bank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Threshold Helping Hands Food Bank 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 30 November 2021, 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: 12-14 John Street, Llanelli, SA15 1UH
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Threshold Helping Hands Food Bank 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% | ← Threshold Helping Hands Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Threshold Helping Hands Food Bank 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 Threshold Helping Hands Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Market SW Ltd Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Club Mambo Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Cwtsh Chocolate Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Golden Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2023 |
| Dyfed Army Cadet Force Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Bwyd Blasus Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2018 |
| Elizabeth Bennett Wholefoods Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Garrett's Fresh Seafoods Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
Questions about Threshold Helping Hands Food Bank
What is Threshold Helping Hands Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
Threshold Helping Hands Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 30 November 2021.
Is Threshold Helping Hands Food Bank 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 Threshold Helping Hands Food Bank last inspected?
Threshold Helping Hands Food Bank was last inspected on 30 November 2021, 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 Threshold Helping Hands Food Bank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Threshold Helping Hands Food Bank compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Threshold Helping Hands Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Threshold Helping Hands Food Bank 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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