Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Campus food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Carmarthenshire
Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Campus holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Gelli Aur College Gelli Aur Farm, Golden Grove, SA32 8NJ
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Campus 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% | ← Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Campus 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 Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Campus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gala Remedies Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Aberglasney House and Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Hooma-HU Local Veg Delivery Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2021 |
| Kingolas Kombucha Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Billiard Room Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| The Cottage Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Ysgol Bro Dinefwr School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| DH Royal Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Campus
What is Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Campus's food hygiene rating?
Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Campus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 17 June 2025.
Is Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Campus 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Campus last inspected?
Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Campus was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 months 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 Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Campus?
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 Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Campus compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Campus is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Coleg Sir Gar - Gelli Aur Campus 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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