The Cowshed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carmarthenshire
The Cowshed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2020, more than 6 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: Penback Farm, Whitland, SA34 0NG
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts The Cowshed 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% | ← The Cowshed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cowshed 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 Cowshed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waungron Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2025 |
| Whitland Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Peppinos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2024 |
| Station House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Taf Hotel Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2021 |
| Little Penguins Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Burger Shack Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Whitland Town Hall Community Food Bank Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2021 |
Questions about The Cowshed
What is The Cowshed's food hygiene rating?
The Cowshed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 5 February 2020.
Is The Cowshed 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cowshed last inspected?
The Cowshed was last inspected on 5 February 2020, more than 6 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 Cowshed?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cowshed compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Cowshed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The Cowshed 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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