Claire's Snack Bar food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Carmarthenshire
Claire's Snack Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2018, more than 7 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.
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: 59 Elkington Road, Burry Port, SA16 0AA
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How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Claire's Snack Bar 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% | ← Claire's Snack Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Claire's Snack Bar 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 Claire's Snack Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burry Port Community Primary School School/college/university | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Little Lighthouse - Flying Start Caring Premises | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Burry Port Family Centre Caring Premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2018 |
| Carmarthenshire Teaching and Learning Center (CCC Catering) School/college/university | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2017 |
| Jenkins Bakery Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2019 |
| Cozy Coffee Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2019 |
| Cozy Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Globe Guest House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
Questions about Claire's Snack Bar
What is Claire's Snack Bar's food hygiene rating?
Claire's Snack Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 10 October 2018.
Is Claire's Snack Bar 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Claire's Snack Bar last inspected?
Claire's Snack Bar was last inspected on 10 October 2018, more than 7 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 Claire's Snack Bar?
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 Claire's Snack Bar compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
84% of the 1,892 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Claire's Snack Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Claire's Snack Bar 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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Claire's Snack Bar is one of 59 rated food businesses in Burry Port. See every hygiene rating in Burry Port →
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