The Carrot Cruncher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
The Carrot Cruncher 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 11 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: Glyndwr House, Sycamore Street, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9AJ
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts The Carrot Cruncher 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 Carrot Cruncher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Carrot Cruncher 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 Carrot Cruncher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fridge and Freezer Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Flames Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 October 2025 |
| Moonlight Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2026 |
| Pafles Retailers - other | 70 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Destiny's Loot Ltd Retailers - other | 84 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Litebite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Teifi Chips @ Caffi Emlyn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
Questions about The Carrot Cruncher
What is The Carrot Cruncher's food hygiene rating?
The Carrot Cruncher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 11 October 2023.
Is The Carrot Cruncher 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 Carrot Cruncher last inspected?
The Carrot Cruncher was last inspected on 11 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 The Carrot Cruncher?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Carrot Cruncher compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Carrot Cruncher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The Carrot Cruncher 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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