Leekes Cross Hands food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carmarthenshire
Leekes Cross Hands holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 September 2017, more than 8 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: Heol Stanllyd, Cross Hands, SA14 6RB
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Leekes Cross Hands 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% | ← Leekes Cross Hands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Leekes Cross Hands 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 Leekes Cross Hands, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Shortcake Ltd Other catering premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2019 |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Gower View Foods Limited (FP046) Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Farm Fresh Fillings Ltd (FP033) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Marios Ice Cream (FP105) Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Gower View Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2022 |
Questions about Leekes Cross Hands
What is Leekes Cross Hands's food hygiene rating?
Leekes Cross Hands has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 21 September 2017.
Is Leekes Cross Hands 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Leekes Cross Hands last inspected?
Leekes Cross Hands was last inspected on 21 September 2017, more than 8 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 Leekes Cross Hands?
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 Leekes Cross Hands compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Leekes Cross Hands is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Leekes Cross Hands 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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