Y Garreg Lwyd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Carmarthenshire
Y Garreg Lwyd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2025, 11 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: Y Garreg Llwyd Home For The Elderly, Salem Road, St Clears, SA33 4DH
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Y Garreg Lwyd 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% | ← Y Garreg Lwyd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Y Garreg Lwyd 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 Y Garreg Lwyd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Grandma's Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Dechrau Disglair Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Brookfield House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Llety Cynin Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Cacenau Delyn Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Sancler Organics (FP070) Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Ysgol Griffith Jones School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Monroes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Y Garreg Lwyd
What is Y Garreg Lwyd's food hygiene rating?
Y Garreg Lwyd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Y Garreg Lwyd 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Y Garreg Lwyd last inspected?
Y Garreg Lwyd was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 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 Y Garreg Lwyd?
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 Y Garreg Lwyd compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Y Garreg Lwyd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Y Garreg Lwyd 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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