The South Star food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
The South Star 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 21 February 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: 2 Brynallt Terrace, Llanelli, SA15 1NB
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts The South Star 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% | ← The South Star | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The South Star 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 The South Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee-licious@The South Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Foothold Cymru Shop Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Bouncin' Llanelli Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Coedcae Comprehensive School School/college/university | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| China Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Farmfoods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2018 |
| Camau Tirion Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
Questions about The South Star
What is The South Star's food hygiene rating?
The South Star has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 21 February 2020.
Is The South Star 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 The South Star last inspected?
The South Star was last inspected on 21 February 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 The South Star?
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 The South Star compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and The South Star is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The South Star 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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