The Plaice for Cod food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Carmarthenshire
The Plaice for Cod holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Plaice for Cod was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 41-43 Station Road, Llanelli, SA15 1AW
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Plaice for Cod sits behind roughly 1,782 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ← The Plaice for Cod | |
| 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 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 The Plaice for Cod 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 The Plaice for Cod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go-Kitchen Llanelli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2023 |
| Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Club Mambo Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Golden Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2023 |
| Euro Market SW Ltd Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Greenfield Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Dyfed Army Cadet Force Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Cwtsh Chocolate Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about The Plaice for Cod
What is The Plaice for Cod's food hygiene rating?
The Plaice for Cod has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Plaice for Cod safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Plaice for Cod last inspected?
The Plaice for Cod was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 The Plaice for Cod?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Plaice for Cod compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Plaice for Cod holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The Plaice for Cod 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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