Ivy Bush Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Ivy Bush Inn 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 17 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: Church Street, Llandybie, SA18 3HZ
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Ivy Bush Inn 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% | ← Ivy Bush Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ivy Bush Inn 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 Ivy Bush Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roy`s Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Cig y Cennen Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Golden Grove Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Jenkins Bakery Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Valans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Llandybie Social & Athletic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Llandybie Store Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2019 |
| Ocean Blue Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Ivy Bush Inn
What is Ivy Bush Inn's food hygiene rating?
Ivy Bush Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 17 March 2025.
Is Ivy Bush Inn 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 Ivy Bush Inn last inspected?
Ivy Bush Inn was last inspected on 17 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 Ivy Bush Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ivy Bush Inn compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ivy Bush Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Ivy Bush Inn 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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