Masons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Masons Arms 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 15 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Masons Arms, 37 Water Street, Kidwelly, SA17 5BX
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Masons Arms 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% | ← Masons Arms | |
| 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 Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 January 2025 |
| The Boot and Shoe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 30 March 2026 |
| The Old Moathouse Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Time for Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Marios Pizza and Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 432 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 August 2024 |
| Wah Yuen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 March 2021 |
| Taj Mahal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 432 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2019 |
Questions about Masons Arms
What is Masons Arms's food hygiene rating?
Masons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 15 July 2024.
Is Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms last inspected?
Masons Arms was last inspected on 15 July 2024, 23 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 Masons Arms?
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 Masons Arms compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Masons Arms holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Masons Arms 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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