Alun Jones food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Carmarthenshire
Alun Jones holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2018, more than 8 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: Furnace House, Dwynant, SA16 0YQ
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Alun Jones 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% | ← Alun Jones | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Alun Jones 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 Alun Jones, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glan Y Mor Comprehensive School/college/university | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Burry Port Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Little Lighthouse - Flying Start Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| ASHBURNHAM HOTEL (The Ash Bar Grill and Hotel Ltd) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 August 2025 |
| CK's Supermarkets Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2025 |
| Ashburnham Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Meganmo Ltd/Ship Aground Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about Alun Jones
What is Alun Jones's food hygiene rating?
Alun Jones has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 18 June 2018.
Is Alun Jones 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alun Jones last inspected?
Alun Jones was last inspected on 18 June 2018, more than 8 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 Alun Jones?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alun Jones compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Alun Jones is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Alun Jones 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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