Railway Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Railway Hotel 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 8 November 2023, more than 2 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: Quay Street, Ammanford, SA18 3EN
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Railway Hotel 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% | ← Railway Hotel | |
| 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 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 Railway Hotel 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 Railway Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains (Ammanford) Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2019 |
| Grandes Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Alzheimer's Society (Ty Perthyn) Caring Premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2018 |
| Ameanah's Other catering premises | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2017 |
| Stardust Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| HasBeanz Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Coaltown Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Railway Hotel
What is Railway Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Railway Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 8 November 2023.
Is Railway Hotel 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 Railway Hotel last inspected?
Railway Hotel was last inspected on 8 November 2023, more than 2 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 Railway Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Railway Hotel compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Railway Hotel holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Railway Hotel 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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