Portobello Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Portobello Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 March 2018, more than 8 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: The Portobello Inn, 2 Stepney Road, Burry Port, SA16 0BH
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Portobello Inn 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% | ← Portobello Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Portobello 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 Portobello Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cozy Coffee Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2019 |
| Cozy Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Globe Guest House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Pizza Point Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Atlantis Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Caffi Lolfa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Burry Port Memorial Hall Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Jenkins Bakery Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2019 |
Questions about Portobello Inn
What is Portobello Inn's food hygiene rating?
Portobello Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 23 March 2018.
Is Portobello Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Portobello Inn last inspected?
Portobello Inn was last inspected on 23 March 2018, more than 8 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 Portobello Inn?
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 Portobello Inn compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Portobello Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Portobello 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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