Ling Di Long food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carmarthenshire
Ling Di Long holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 12 January 2023, more than 3 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: 33 College Street, Ammanford, SA18 3AB
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Ling Di Long 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% | ← Ling Di Long | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ling Di Long 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 Ling Di Long, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Joe's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Lennios Ammanford Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Catch Up Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Hafal Resource Centre - Ty Aman Caring Premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2019 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2018 |
| Jenkins Bakery Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Doner King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
Questions about Ling Di Long
What is Ling Di Long's food hygiene rating?
Ling Di Long has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 12 January 2023.
Is Ling Di Long safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Ling Di Long last inspected?
Ling Di Long was last inspected on 12 January 2023, more than 3 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 Ling Di Long?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Ling Di Long compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Ling Di Long holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Ling Di Long 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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