Peppinos Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Carmarthenshire
Peppinos Pizza 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 12 July 2024, 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: 16 College Street, Ammanford, SA18 3AF
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Peppinos Pizza 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% | ← Peppinos Pizza | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Peppinos Pizza 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 Peppinos Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Lennios Ammanford Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Catch Up Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Ammanford and District Miners Welfare Association Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2019 |
| Cottage Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Crisp and Fry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| My Indian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Peppinos Pizza
What is Peppinos Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Peppinos Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 12 July 2024.
Is Peppinos Pizza 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 Peppinos Pizza last inspected?
Peppinos Pizza was last inspected on 12 July 2024, 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 Peppinos Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Peppinos Pizza compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Peppinos Pizza holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Peppinos Pizza 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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