The Dog and Piano food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
The Dog and Piano holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 5-6 Water Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1PY
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts The Dog and Piano 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 Dog and Piano | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dog and Piano 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 Dog and Piano, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Beef Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Chick King Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Chris Rogers and Son Ltd (FP101) Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Cogans Newsagents Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Adref Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Falcon Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Golden Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| Cegin Hedyn Other catering premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2022 |
Questions about The Dog and Piano
What is The Dog and Piano's food hygiene rating?
The Dog and Piano has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 6 February 2026.
Is The Dog and Piano 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dog and Piano last inspected?
The Dog and Piano was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 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 The Dog and Piano?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dog and Piano compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Dog and Piano is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The Dog and Piano 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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