BP Llanelli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
BP Llanelli holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 October 2023, more than 2 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: 9 Capel Isaf Road, Llanelli, SA15 1QD
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so BP Llanelli sits behind roughly 1,782 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ← BP Llanelli | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 BP Llanelli 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 BP Llanelli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Steamed Dogs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Burger Bros Mobile caterer | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Bouncin' Llanelli Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Coedcae Comprehensive School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2018 |
| Dee-licious@The South Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Foothold Cymru Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Camau Tirion Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about BP Llanelli
What is BP Llanelli's food hygiene rating?
BP Llanelli has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 3 October 2023.
Is BP Llanelli safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was BP Llanelli last inspected?
BP Llanelli was last inspected on 3 October 2023, more than 2 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 BP Llanelli?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BP Llanelli compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while BP Llanelli holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects BP Llanelli 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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