Cothi Valley food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Carmarthenshire
Cothi Valley holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer 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 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Cilwr, Talley, SA19 7BQ
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Cothi Valley 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% | ← Cothi Valley | |
| 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 Cothi Valley 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 Cothi Valley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK LION Abergorlech Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| The Smithy in Talley Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| Talley CP School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Tafarn Cwmdu Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2025 |
| Angel Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Black Lion Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 July 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Llansawel Other catering premises | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
Questions about Cothi Valley
What is Cothi Valley's food hygiene rating?
Cothi Valley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Cothi Valley 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 food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cothi Valley last inspected?
Cothi Valley was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 months 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 Cothi Valley?
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 Cothi Valley compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Cothi Valley holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Cothi Valley 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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