Southmead Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Carmarthenshire
Southmead Guest House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 15 November 2019, 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: 72 Queen Victoria Road, Llanelli, SA15 2TH
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Southmead Guest House 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% | ← Southmead Guest House | |
| 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 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 Southmead Guest House 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 Southmead Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croft House Caring Premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Bakehouse 72 Other catering premises | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Greenfield Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Haven Residential Home Caring Premises | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Go-Kitchen Llanelli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2023 |
| Club Mambo Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Euro Market SW Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
Questions about Southmead Guest House
What is Southmead Guest House's food hygiene rating?
Southmead Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 15 November 2019.
Is Southmead Guest House 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southmead Guest House last inspected?
Southmead Guest House was last inspected on 15 November 2019, 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 Southmead Guest House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southmead Guest House compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Southmead Guest House holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Southmead Guest House 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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