Bowen's Chippy Pembrey food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Carmarthenshire
Bowen's Chippy Pembrey 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 18 July 2024, 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Carmarthenshire ratings →
Address: 40 Danlan Road, Pembrey, SA16 0UL
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near Bowen's Chippy Pembrey
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Bowen's Chippy Pembrey among the 1,582 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,582 | 84% | ← Bowen's Chippy Pembrey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 315 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Bowen's Chippy Pembrey 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 Bowen's Chippy Pembrey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adeline Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2019 |
| Beach Front Ice Cream Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2019 |
| Shelly's Sweet Treatz Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Pembrey Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 December 2025 |
| Bryn Illtyd Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cafe Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Pembrey County Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Serendipity Flying Start Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Bowen's Chippy Pembrey
What is Bowen's Chippy Pembrey's food hygiene rating?
Bowen's Chippy Pembrey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 18 July 2024.
Is Bowen's Chippy Pembrey 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 Bowen's Chippy Pembrey last inspected?
Bowen's Chippy Pembrey was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 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 Bowen's Chippy Pembrey?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bowen's Chippy Pembrey compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
84% of the 1,892 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bowen's Chippy Pembrey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Bowen's Chippy Pembrey 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Bowen's Chippy Pembrey and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Carmarthenshire inspects and rates 2,207 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Carmarthenshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →