YR Hen Dderwen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carmarthenshire
YR Hen Dderwen 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 8 August 2018, more than 7 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: 47-48 King Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1BH
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts YR Hen Dderwen 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% | ← YR Hen Dderwen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 YR Hen Dderwen 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 YR Hen Dderwen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd (King Street) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Ginger Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Blue Marble Refill Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Caffi'r Atom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Cylch Meithrin Myrddin Caring Premises | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Blasus Delicatessen Other catering premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2019 |
| Grain Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Doughs Bakery Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about YR Hen Dderwen
What is YR Hen Dderwen's food hygiene rating?
YR Hen Dderwen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 8 August 2018.
Is YR Hen Dderwen 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 YR Hen Dderwen last inspected?
YR Hen Dderwen was last inspected on 8 August 2018, more than 7 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 YR Hen Dderwen?
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 YR Hen Dderwen compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and YR Hen Dderwen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects YR Hen Dderwen 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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