Espresso Yourself food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Carmarthenshire
Espresso Yourself holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 6 October 2023, 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: Unit 1, 4-6 Queen Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1JR
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Espresso Yourself 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% | ← Espresso Yourself | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Espresso Yourself 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 Espresso Yourself, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grain Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Blasus Delicatessen Other catering premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2019 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Ginger Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Caffi'r Atom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Cylch Meithrin Myrddin Caring Premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Blue Marble Refill Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Doughs Bakery Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Espresso Yourself
What is Espresso Yourself's food hygiene rating?
Espresso Yourself has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 6 October 2023.
Is Espresso Yourself 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Espresso Yourself last inspected?
Espresso Yourself was last inspected on 6 October 2023, 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 Espresso Yourself?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Espresso Yourself compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Espresso Yourself holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Espresso Yourself 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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