Litebite food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Carmarthenshire
Litebite 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 11 October 2023, more than 2 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: Sycamore Street, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9AJ
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Litebite 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% | ← Litebite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Litebite 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 Litebite, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Teifi Chips @ Caffi Emlyn Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Harrison's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 20 August 2025 |
| Three Compasses Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 February 2025 |
| Pickles Deli & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 October 2024 |
| Pafles Retailers - other | 15 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Destiny's Loot Ltd Retailers - other | 24 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tafarn Y Pelican Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2019 |
Questions about Litebite
What is Litebite's food hygiene rating?
Litebite has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 11 October 2023.
Is Litebite 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 Litebite last inspected?
Litebite was last inspected on 11 October 2023, more than 2 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 Litebite?
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 Litebite compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Litebite is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Litebite 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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