Tafarn Morlais food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Tafarn Morlais 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 15 March 2023, more than 3 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: Tafarn Morlais, 1 Pontardulais Road, Llangennech, SA14 8YE
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Tafarn Morlais 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% | ← Tafarn Morlais | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tafarn Morlais 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 Tafarn Morlais, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clwb Haf Llangennech Other catering premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2022 |
| Llangennech Rugby Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2018 |
| Cylch Meithrin Llangennech Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Llangennech Catering at Llangennech RFC Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2018 |
| Llandaff House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| BD Williams & Son Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Tafarn Morlais
What is Tafarn Morlais's food hygiene rating?
Tafarn Morlais has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 15 March 2023.
Is Tafarn Morlais 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 Tafarn Morlais last inspected?
Tafarn Morlais was last inspected on 15 March 2023, more than 3 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 Tafarn Morlais?
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 Tafarn Morlais compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Tafarn Morlais is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Tafarn Morlais 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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