Cole’s Coffee food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Carmarthenshire
Cole’s Coffee holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2025, 14 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: Unit 9 Former Brs Yard, Alltycnap Road, Johnstown, SA31 3NE
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Cole’s Coffee 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% | ← Cole’s Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cole’s Coffee 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 Cole’s Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Rod Diner Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2017 |
| BOOKER LTD. Tesco Group Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Cilddewi House Caring Premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Carmarthen Athletic Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2019 |
| Argel Family Care Unit Caring Premises | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2018 |
| Caffi Calon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Cartref Cynnes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd (Job's Well Road) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
Questions about Cole’s Coffee
What is Cole’s Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Cole’s Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 12 May 2025.
Is Cole’s Coffee 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cole’s Coffee last inspected?
Cole’s Coffee was last inspected on 12 May 2025, 14 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 Cole’s Coffee?
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 Cole’s Coffee compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cole’s Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Cole’s Coffee 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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