Little Penguins food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Carmarthenshire
Little Penguins holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 8 St John Street, Whitland, SA34 0NB
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Little Penguins 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% | ← Little Penguins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little Penguins 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 Little Penguins, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppinos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2024 |
| Station House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Taf Hotel Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2021 |
| Burger Shack Mobile caterer | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Colin J Harries Butchers Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Premier Stores Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Whitland Farm Shop Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 January 2023 |
| Whitland Town Hall Other catering premises | 81 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Little Penguins
What is Little Penguins's food hygiene rating?
Little Penguins has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Little Penguins 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Penguins last inspected?
Little Penguins was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 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 Little Penguins?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Penguins compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Little Penguins is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Little Penguins 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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Little Penguins is one of 48 rated food businesses in Whitland. See every hygiene rating in Whitland →
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