Middleware Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Carmarthenshire
Middleware Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business 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: Tycanol, Rhydargaeau, SA32 7AH
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Middleware Catering 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% | ← Middleware Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Middleware Catering 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 Middleware Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwalia Petrol Station (Murco & PO) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 June 2025 |
| Penlan Fach Farm Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Peniel Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Y Cam Cynta Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2022 |
| Felinfach Cafe Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Bronwydd Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 July 2023 |
| Hollybrook Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bronwydd Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
Questions about Middleware Catering
What is Middleware Catering's food hygiene rating?
Middleware Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 3 July 2017.
Is Middleware Catering 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Middleware Catering last inspected?
Middleware Catering 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 Middleware Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Middleware Catering compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Middleware Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Middleware Catering 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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