Cafe Cottage food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Carmarthenshire
Cafe Cottage 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
This is a fresh result: Cafe Cottage was inspected on 24 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Caravan Danybanc Farm, Heol Y Lloetrach, Pembrey, SA16 0TT
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How this rating has changed
Cafe Cottage was re-inspected on 24 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Cafe Cottage 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% | ← Cafe Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe Cottage 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 Cafe Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembrey Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 December 2025 |
| Pembrey County Primary School School/college/university | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Serendipity Flying Start Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Serendipity Day Nursery Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 September 2024 |
| Adeline Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2019 |
| Bryn Illtyd Care Home Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Four Seasons Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2018 |
| Bowen's Chippy Pembrey Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about Cafe Cottage
What is Cafe Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 24 August 2026.
Is Cafe Cottage 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 Cafe Cottage last inspected?
Cafe Cottage was last inspected on 24 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe Cottage?
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 Cafe Cottage compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
84% of the 1,892 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Cafe Cottage 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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