Mermaid Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Carmarthenshire
Mermaid Fish Bar 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 16 September 2025, 11 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.
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: 82a Blaenau Road, Llandybie, SA18 3AQ
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Mermaid Fish Bar 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% | ← Mermaid Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mermaid Fish Bar 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 Mermaid Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llandybie Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2019 |
| Cig y Cennen Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Golden Grove Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Jenkins Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Roy`s Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Ivy Bush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Del’s Cakes & Bakes Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
| Llandybie Social & Athletic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
Questions about Mermaid Fish Bar
What is Mermaid Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Mermaid Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Mermaid Fish Bar 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 Mermaid Fish Bar last inspected?
Mermaid Fish Bar was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 11 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 Mermaid Fish Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mermaid Fish Bar compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
84% of the 1,892 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Mermaid Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Mermaid Fish Bar 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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