The Foresters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
The Foresters Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 8 December 2023, more than 2 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: 119-121 Station Road, Llanelli, SA15 1YS
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Foresters Arms 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% | ← The Foresters Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Foresters 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 The Foresters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childsplay Nursery Caring Premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2019 |
| Dee-Licious@Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Cambrian Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Bigyn County Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Go-Kitchen Llanelli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2023 |
| Croft House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Golden Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2023 |
Questions about The Foresters Arms
What is The Foresters Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Foresters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 8 December 2023.
Is The Foresters Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Foresters Arms last inspected?
The Foresters Arms was last inspected on 8 December 2023, more than 2 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 The Foresters Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Foresters Arms compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Foresters Arms holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The Foresters 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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