The New Drovers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
The New Drovers 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 3 July 2017, more than 9 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: New Drovers, 34 Thomas Street, Llanelli, SA15 3JA
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts The New Drovers 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 New Drovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The New Drovers 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 New Drovers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Affalon Nursing Home Caring Premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Ffwrnes Theatre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2018 |
| AVO Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Boots Co Plc Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| EJs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
Questions about The New Drovers
What is The New Drovers's food hygiene rating?
The New Drovers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 3 July 2017.
Is The New Drovers 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 The New Drovers last inspected?
The New Drovers was last inspected on 3 July 2017, more than 9 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 New Drovers?
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 The New Drovers compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and The New Drovers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The New Drovers 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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