Biddulph Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Biddulph 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 26 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: 19 New Street, Llanelli, SA15 2BS
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Biddulph 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% | ← Biddulph 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 Biddulph 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 Biddulph Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foothold Village Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Crush Supplements Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Crazie Crepes Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2019 |
| Dee-Licious@Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Foothold Cymru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2023 |
| Childsplay Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2019 |
| A & P Potatoes Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Bigyn County Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Biddulph Arms
What is Biddulph Arms's food hygiene rating?
Biddulph Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Biddulph 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 Biddulph Arms last inspected?
Biddulph Arms was last inspected on 26 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 Biddulph 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 Biddulph Arms compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Biddulph Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Biddulph 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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