Sterling Petroleum Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Sterling Petroleum Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 March 2025, 15 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: 3-5 Banc Pendre, Kidwelly, SA17 4TA
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Sterling Petroleum Ltd sits behind roughly 1,563 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ← Sterling Petroleum Ltd | |
| 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 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 Sterling Petroleum Ltd 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 Sterling Petroleum Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bugs Day Nursery Caring Premises | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| The Iron Griddle Co Mobile caterer | 75 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2026 |
| Kidwelly Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 January 2024 |
| Kidwelly Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 155 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| PBP Foodbank and Commmunity Fridge Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Tammy's Treats Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Kidwelly Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2018 |
| The Lord Nelson Pub/bar/nightclub | 315 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2018 |
Questions about Sterling Petroleum Ltd
What is Sterling Petroleum Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Sterling Petroleum Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 24 March 2025.
Is Sterling Petroleum Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sterling Petroleum Ltd last inspected?
Sterling Petroleum Ltd was last inspected on 24 March 2025, 15 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 Sterling Petroleum Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sterling Petroleum Ltd compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Sterling Petroleum Ltd holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Sterling Petroleum Ltd 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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