HALF MOON INN (Garnant) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
HALF MOON INN (Garnant) 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 18 December 2018, more than 7 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: Half Moon Inn, 281 Cwmamman Road, Garnant, SA18 1LS
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts HALF MOON INN (Garnant) 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% | ← HALF MOON INN (Garnant) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 HALF MOON INN (Garnant) 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 HALF MOON INN (Garnant), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Amman United Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2022 |
| Raven Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 February 2026 |
| Curbside Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cylch Meithrin Ysgol y Bedol Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Andrew's Chilled Foods Ltd (FP 111) Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Cwmamman Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
Questions about HALF MOON INN (Garnant)
What is HALF MOON INN (Garnant)'s food hygiene rating?
HALF MOON INN (Garnant) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 18 December 2018.
Is HALF MOON INN (Garnant) 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 HALF MOON INN (Garnant) last inspected?
HALF MOON INN (Garnant) was last inspected on 18 December 2018, more than 7 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 HALF MOON INN (Garnant)?
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 HALF MOON INN (Garnant) compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and HALF MOON INN (Garnant) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects HALF MOON INN (Garnant) 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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