The Vine Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
The Vine Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 1 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 Station Road, Llanelli, SA15 1AN
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Vine Inn 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% | ← The Vine Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Vine 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 The Vine Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go-Kitchen Llanelli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2023 |
| Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Club Mambo Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Greenfield Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Golden Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2023 |
| Euro Market SW Ltd Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Croft House Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Dyfed Army Cadet Force Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
Questions about The Vine Inn
What is The Vine Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Vine Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 1 November 2019.
Is The Vine Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vine Inn last inspected?
The Vine Inn was last inspected on 1 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 The Vine Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Vine Inn compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Vine Inn holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects The Vine 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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