Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar) was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Carmarthenshire ratings →
Address: Church Road, Burry Port, SA16 0SB
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How this rating has changed
Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar) was re-inspected on 28 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar) among the 1,582 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,582 | 84% | ← Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 315 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 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 Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar) 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 Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2019 |
| Burry Port RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Hapus Dyrfa Caring Premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Pembrey and Burry Port Community Shop Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Poppies Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Scoffers Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 March 2026 |
| Shamz Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 August 2024 |
| Ysgol Parc Y Tywyn School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar)
What is Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar)'s food hygiene rating?
Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 28 July 2026.
Is Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar) last inspected?
Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar) was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month 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 Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar) compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
84% of the 1,892 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar) 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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Chivers Corner Service Station (Essar) is one of 59 rated food businesses in Burry Port. See every hygiene rating in Burry Port →
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