Cwm Gwendrath Valley Dairy (FP109) food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Carmarthenshire
Cwm Gwendrath Valley Dairy (FP109) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 March 2026, 3 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: Penrhiw, Cwmisfael, SA32 8BY
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Cwm Gwendrath Valley Dairy (FP109) 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% | ← Cwm Gwendrath Valley Dairy (FP109) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cwm Gwendrath Valley Dairy (FP109) 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 Cwm Gwendrath Valley Dairy (FP109), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollol Cymraeg - Totally Welsh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 January 2023 |
| Llanddarog Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2018 |
| Coles Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| White Hart Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Cwm Gwendrath Valley Dairy (FP109)
What is Cwm Gwendrath Valley Dairy (FP109)'s food hygiene rating?
Cwm Gwendrath Valley Dairy (FP109) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Cwm Gwendrath Valley Dairy (FP109) 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cwm Gwendrath Valley Dairy (FP109) last inspected?
Cwm Gwendrath Valley Dairy (FP109) was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 Cwm Gwendrath Valley Dairy (FP109)?
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 Cwm Gwendrath Valley Dairy (FP109) compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cwm Gwendrath Valley Dairy (FP109) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Cwm Gwendrath Valley Dairy (FP109) 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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