Padda Stores ('One Stop') food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Padda Stores ('One Stop') holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 8 February 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: 82-84 Station Road, Llanelli, SA15 1AN
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Padda Stores ('One Stop') 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% | ← Padda Stores ('One Stop') | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Padda Stores ('One Stop') 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 Padda Stores ('One Stop'), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Go-Kitchen Llanelli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2023 |
| Childsplay Nursery Caring Premises | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2019 |
| Club Mambo Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Croft House Caring Premises | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Greenfield Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Golden Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2023 |
| Euro Market SW Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
Questions about Padda Stores ('One Stop')
What is Padda Stores ('One Stop')'s food hygiene rating?
Padda Stores ('One Stop') has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 8 February 2017.
Is Padda Stores ('One Stop') 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Padda Stores ('One Stop') last inspected?
Padda Stores ('One Stop') was last inspected on 8 February 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 Padda Stores ('One Stop')?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Padda Stores ('One Stop') compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Padda Stores ('One Stop') holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Padda Stores ('One Stop') 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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