Square & Compass Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Square & Compass Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 July 2023, more than 3 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: Llandyfan, SA18 2UD
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Square & Compass Inn sits behind roughly 1,563 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ← Square & Compass Inn | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Square & Compass Inn 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 Square & Compass Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glynhir Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Brecon Carreg Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Cacennau Moethus Campbell Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2019 |
| Sumptuous Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Del’s Cakes & Bakes Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
| Llandybie Social & Athletic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Ammanford Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Amman Valley Hospital Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Square & Compass Inn
What is Square & Compass Inn's food hygiene rating?
Square & Compass Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 6 July 2023.
Is Square & Compass Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Square & Compass Inn last inspected?
Square & Compass Inn was last inspected on 6 July 2023, more than 3 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 Square & Compass Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Square & Compass Inn compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Square & Compass Inn holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Square & Compass Inn 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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