The Boat House B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Carmarthenshire
The Boat House B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 February 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
95% of rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Carmarthenshire ratings →
Address: 1 Gosport Street, Laugharne, SA33 4SY
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts The Boat House B&B among the 1,582 places in Carmarthenshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,582 | 84% | ← The Boat House B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 315 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 Very 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 The Boat House B&B 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 Boat House B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laugharne Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Owl and the Pussycat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
| The Runcible Spoon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fountain Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 18 February 2025 |
| Coach House Butchery Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| The Globe Laugharne Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Poon Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about The Boat House B&B
What is The Boat House B&B's food hygiene rating?
The Boat House B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 17 February 2025.
Is The Boat House B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Boat House B&B last inspected?
The Boat House B&B was last inspected on 17 February 2025, 18 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 The Boat House B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Boat House B&B compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
84% of the 1,892 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Boat House B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The Boat House B&B 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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