Penygroes Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Penygroes Post Office 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 22 January 2020, more than 6 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: 16 Norton Road, Penygroes, SA14 7RS
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Penygroes Post Office 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% | ← Penygroes Post Office | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Penygroes Post Office 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 Penygroes Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWTSH Cynnes Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Cylch Meithrin Penygroes - Penygroes Welfare Hall Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2018 |
| Gorslas Service Station Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Gorslas a Cefneithin Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Nisa Village Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Londis/Shivaay Swansea Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Penygroes Post Office
What is Penygroes Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Penygroes Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 22 January 2020.
Is Penygroes Post Office 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 Penygroes Post Office last inspected?
Penygroes Post Office was last inspected on 22 January 2020, more than 6 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 Penygroes Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penygroes Post Office compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Penygroes Post Office holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Penygroes Post Office 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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