A Craft Away food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Carmarthenshire
A Craft Away holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 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: 23 Pant Bryn Isaf, Llanelli, SA14 9EQ
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts A Craft Away 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% | ← A Craft Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 A Craft Away 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 A Craft Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynteg CP School School/college/university | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2022 |
| Clwb Bydis Brynsierfel School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Emilia's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bryn & Trallwm Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Bryn Gelli Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2019 |
| Bryn CP School - After School Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2019 |
| Bryn County Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2018 |
| Bynea County Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
Questions about A Craft Away
What is A Craft Away's food hygiene rating?
A Craft Away has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 28 March 2023.
Is A Craft Away 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A Craft Away last inspected?
A Craft Away was last inspected on 28 March 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 A Craft Away?
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 A Craft Away compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and A Craft Away is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects A Craft Away 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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