Whitstable Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Whitstable Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 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.
Address: Whitstable Inn, 77 New Dock Road, Llanelli, SA15 2HH
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Whitstable Inn 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% | ← Whitstable Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Whitstable Inn 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 Whitstable Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee-Licious@Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Biddulph Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Childsplay Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2019 |
| Crush Supplements Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Foothold Village Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Cambrian Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Bigyn County Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
Questions about Whitstable Inn
What is Whitstable Inn's food hygiene rating?
Whitstable Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Whitstable Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whitstable Inn last inspected?
Whitstable Inn was last inspected on 4 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 Whitstable Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whitstable Inn compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Whitstable Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Whitstable Inn 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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