George IV Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
George IV Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2025, 7 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: Heol Gwys, Upper Cwmtwrch, SA9 2XH
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts George IV Inn 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% | ← George IV Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 George IV Inn 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 George IV Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmtwrch Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2019 |
| New Tredegar Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Ystradowen Community Centre - Caffi Henllys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Cwmllynfell Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Cwmllynfell RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2024 |
| Celtic Minor Ltd (inc.Plas-y-Rhosyn) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Nisa Local (CK's Supermarket Ltd T/A) Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Neuadd Cwmllynfell Hall Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about George IV Inn
What is George IV Inn's food hygiene rating?
George IV Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 4 December 2025.
Is George IV Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was George IV Inn last inspected?
George IV Inn was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 George IV Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does George IV Inn compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and George IV Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects George IV Inn 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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