Valans food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carmarthenshire
Valans holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 29 High Street, Llandybie, SA18 3HX
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Valans 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% | ← Valans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Valans 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 Valans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cig y Cennen Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Golden Grove Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Jenkins Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Roy`s Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Ivy Bush Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Llandybie Social & Athletic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Llandybie Store Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2019 |
| Ocean Blue Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Valans
What is Valans's food hygiene rating?
Valans has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Valans 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Valans last inspected?
Valans was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 Valans?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Valans compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Valans is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Valans 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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