VST Forecourts Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
VST Forecourts Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 23 April 2025, 14 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: Pentrecagel, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9HS
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so VST Forecourts Ltd 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% | ← VST Forecourts Ltd | |
| 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 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 VST Forecourts Ltd 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 VST Forecourts Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arwerydd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 February 2022 |
| Dairy Partners Wales Ltd (FP003) Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| CK'S Supermarket Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Tafarn Y Coopers Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 July 2024 |
| Riverside Health Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2021 |
| China Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 December 2024 |
| Unwind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Riverside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about VST Forecourts Ltd
What is VST Forecourts Ltd's food hygiene rating?
VST Forecourts Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 23 April 2025.
Is VST Forecourts Ltd 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was VST Forecourts Ltd last inspected?
VST Forecourts Ltd was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 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 VST Forecourts Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 VST Forecourts Ltd compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while VST Forecourts Ltd holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects VST Forecourts Ltd 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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