Burger Shack food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Carmarthenshire
Burger Shack 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 7 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Behind The Taf Hotel, St John Street, Whitland, SA34 0AP
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Burger Shack 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% | ← Burger Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Burger Shack 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 Burger Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Taf Hotel Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2021 |
| Little Penguins Caring Premises | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Peppinos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2024 |
| Whitland Town Hall Other catering premises | 46 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Colin J Harries Butchers Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Premier Stores Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Whitland Farm Shop Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 January 2023 |
Questions about Burger Shack
What is Burger Shack's food hygiene rating?
Burger Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 7 October 2024.
Is Burger Shack 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 Burger Shack last inspected?
Burger Shack was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 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 Burger Shack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Burger Shack compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Burger Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Burger Shack 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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