Tafarn Gem and Tearooms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Tafarn Gem and Tearooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2019, 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: Cwmann, SA48 8HF
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Tafarn Gem and Tearooms 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% | ← Tafarn Gem and Tearooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tafarn Gem and Tearooms 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 Tafarn Gem and Tearooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVH and LJ Jones Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Check Point Service Station Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Elmo's Kitchen Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Drovers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Cegin Pant Y Gwin Other catering premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| CLWB Gofal Carreg Hirfaen School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Cegin Liwsi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cylch Meithrin Carreg Hirfaen Caring Premises | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2017 |
Questions about Tafarn Gem and Tearooms
What is Tafarn Gem and Tearooms's food hygiene rating?
Tafarn Gem and Tearooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 19 September 2019.
Is Tafarn Gem and Tearooms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tafarn Gem and Tearooms last inspected?
Tafarn Gem and Tearooms was last inspected on 19 September 2019, 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 Tafarn Gem and Tearooms?
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 Tafarn Gem and Tearooms compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Tafarn Gem and Tearooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Tafarn Gem and Tearooms 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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