The Smithy in Talley food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
The Smithy in Talley holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 June 2022, 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: Blaenig Isaf, Talley, SA19 7YP
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts The Smithy in Talley 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 Smithy in Talley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Smithy in Talley 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 Smithy in Talley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talley CP School School/college/university | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Tafarn Cwmdu Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2025 |
| Cothi Valley Manufacturers/packers | 2.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2025 |
| Angel Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Black Lion Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 July 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Llansawel Other catering premises | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Glanmarlais Farm Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wild and Rare Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2022 |
Questions about The Smithy in Talley
What is The Smithy in Talley's food hygiene rating?
The Smithy in Talley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 9 June 2022.
Is The Smithy in Talley 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Smithy in Talley last inspected?
The Smithy in Talley was last inspected on 9 June 2022, 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 Smithy in Talley?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Smithy in Talley compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Smithy in Talley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The Smithy in Talley 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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