Carmarthen Food food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Carmarthenshire
Carmarthen Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 November 2021, more than 4 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: The Quay, Carmarthen, SA31 3LN
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Carmarthen Food 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% | ← Carmarthen Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Carmarthen Food 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 Carmarthen Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexters Steakhouse and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| At Seat Catering Other catering premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2019 |
| Cofio Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2019 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2019 |
| D Davies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2019 |
| Grain Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
Questions about Carmarthen Food
What is Carmarthen Food's food hygiene rating?
Carmarthen Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 23 November 2021.
Is Carmarthen Food 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carmarthen Food last inspected?
Carmarthen Food was last inspected on 23 November 2021, more than 4 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 Carmarthen Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carmarthen Food compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Carmarthen Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Carmarthen Food 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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