Cylch Meithrin Llanerch food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Carmarthenshire
Cylch Meithrin Llanerch holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 January 2023, more than 3 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: Heol Nant Y Felin, Llanelli, SA15 3PA
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Cylch Meithrin Llanerch 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% | ← Cylch Meithrin Llanerch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cylch Meithrin Llanerch 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 Cylch Meithrin Llanerch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camau Tirion Caring Premises | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2018 |
| Glasfryn Residential & Private Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2019 |
| Affalon Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| Foothold Cymru Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Ffwrnes Theatre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2018 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Llanerch
What is Cylch Meithrin Llanerch's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Llanerch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 12 January 2023.
Is Cylch Meithrin Llanerch 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cylch Meithrin Llanerch last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Llanerch was last inspected on 12 January 2023, more than 3 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 Cylch Meithrin Llanerch?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cylch Meithrin Llanerch compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cylch Meithrin Llanerch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Llanerch 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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