Bistro on the Bay food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carmarthenshire
Bistro on the Bay holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 August 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 4 Parry Thomas Centre, Marsh Road, Pendine, SA33 4NY
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Bistro on the Bay 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% | ← Bistro on the Bay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bistro on the Bay 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 Bistro on the Bay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi Traeth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Anannya Stores Lifestyle Express Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Village Convenience Anannya Stores Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2025 |
| Beach Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 May 2023 |
| Beach Racer Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
| Cambrian Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| Lotus Restaurant & Take-Away Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Caban Pendine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
Questions about Bistro on the Bay
What is Bistro on the Bay's food hygiene rating?
Bistro on the Bay has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 17 August 2023.
Is Bistro on the Bay 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bistro on the Bay last inspected?
Bistro on the Bay was last inspected on 17 August 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 Bistro on the Bay?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bistro on the Bay compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bistro on the Bay is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Bistro on the Bay 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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