Albion Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Albion Arms 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 3 July 2017, more than 9 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: Llanybydder, SA40 9RN
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Albion Arms 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% | ← Albion Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Albion Arms 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 Albion Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanybydder CP School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Llanybydder Old School Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Cake Glorious Retailers - other | 236 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cwm Aur Caring Premises | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2018 |
| West Coast Meats Mobile caterer | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2018 |
| Annedd Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Cross Hands Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2019 |
| Rominos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about Albion Arms
What is Albion Arms's food hygiene rating?
Albion Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 3 July 2017.
Is Albion Arms 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 Albion Arms last inspected?
Albion Arms was last inspected on 3 July 2017, more than 9 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 Albion Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Albion Arms compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Albion Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Albion Arms 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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