Three Compasses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Three Compasses 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 February 2025, 17 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: Sycamore Street, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9AJ
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Three Compasses 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% | ← Three Compasses | |
| 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 Three Compasses 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 Three Compasses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litebite Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Teifi Chips @ Caffi Emlyn Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Harrison's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 20 August 2025 |
| Pickles Deli & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 October 2024 |
| Pafles Retailers - other | 15 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Destiny's Loot Ltd Retailers - other | 24 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tafarn Y Pelican Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2019 |
Questions about Three Compasses
What is Three Compasses's food hygiene rating?
Three Compasses has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Three Compasses 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 Three Compasses last inspected?
Three Compasses was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Three Compasses?
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 Three Compasses compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Three Compasses holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Three Compasses 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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