The Old Olive Kart food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Carmarthenshire
The Old Olive Kart holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 December 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: Field House, Pencader, SA39 9BY
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts The Old Olive Kart 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% | ← The Old Olive Kart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Olive Kart 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 Old Olive Kart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivendell Farm Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2021 |
| Cartref Croeso Ltd - Tremle Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Farmers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 February 2018 |
| The School House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2019 |
| Windy Corner Garage Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Branney's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Ysgol Caer Felin School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
Questions about The Old Olive Kart
What is The Old Olive Kart's food hygiene rating?
The Old Olive Kart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 20 December 2021.
Is The Old Olive Kart 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Olive Kart last inspected?
The Old Olive Kart was last inspected on 20 December 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 The Old Olive Kart?
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 The Old Olive Kart compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Olive Kart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The Old Olive Kart 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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