Lamb Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Lamb Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Blaenwaun, SA34 0JD
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Lamb Inn sits behind roughly 1,782 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ← Lamb Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lamb Inn 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 Lamb Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfodd Countryside Retreats Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Pantyblaidd Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Grey Alders Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| MDS Distribution LTD Distributors/Transporters | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2012 |
| Ysgol Bro Brynach School/college/university | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Llanboidy & District Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 2.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 November 2016 |
| Post Office LLANBOIDY Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| Siop Y Gafel Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2018 |
Questions about Lamb Inn
What is Lamb Inn's food hygiene rating?
Lamb Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Lamb Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Lamb Inn last inspected?
Lamb Inn was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 months 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 Lamb Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lamb Inn compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Lamb Inn holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Lamb Inn 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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