Opulence food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carmarthenshire
Opulence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 November 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: Unit 9, Stepney Place, Llanelli, SA15 3YF
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Opulence sits behind roughly 1,563 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ← Opulence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Opulence 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 Opulence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ffwrnes Theatre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2018 |
| Costa Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| AVO Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| CKs Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2017 |
| Anyone Waiting Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Bradleys Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
Questions about Opulence
What is Opulence's food hygiene rating?
Opulence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 23 November 2023.
Is Opulence safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Opulence last inspected?
Opulence was last inspected on 23 November 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 Opulence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Opulence compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Opulence holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Opulence 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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