Drovers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Drovers Arms 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 19 October 2024, 20 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.
Address: Drovers Arms, Ffarmers, SA19 8LJ
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Drovers Arms 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% | ← Drovers Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Drovers Arms 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 Drovers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmo's Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| Check Point Service Station Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Cegin Pant Y Gwin Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| EVH and LJ Jones Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tafarn Gem and Tearooms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2019 |
Questions about Drovers Arms
What is Drovers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Drovers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 19 October 2024.
Is Drovers Arms 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 Drovers Arms last inspected?
Drovers Arms was last inspected on 19 October 2024, 20 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 Drovers Arms?
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 Drovers Arms compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Drovers Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Drovers Arms 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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