St. Marys RC School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Carmarthenshire
St. Marys RC School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 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: Union Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3DE
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts St. Marys RC School 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% | ← St. Marys RC School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St. Marys RC School 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 St. Marys RC School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bro Myrddin Bowls Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Christ Church Food Bank Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| Carmarthen Quins RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cath @ the Quins Other catering premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Chick King Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Chris Rogers and Son Ltd (FP101) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Cogans Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Cogan's Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
Questions about St. Marys RC School
What is St. Marys RC School's food hygiene rating?
St. Marys RC School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 11 December 2025.
Is St. Marys RC School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St. Marys RC School last inspected?
St. Marys RC School was last inspected on 11 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 St. Marys RC School?
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 St. Marys RC School compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and St. Marys RC School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects St. Marys RC School 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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