Parsons Pickles (FP018) food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Carmarthenshire
Parsons Pickles (FP018) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 September 2025, 10 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: Ashburnham Works, Burry Port, SA16 0ET
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Parsons Pickles (FP018) 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% | ← Parsons Pickles (FP018) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Parsons Pickles (FP018) 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 Parsons Pickles (FP018), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Clubhouse - Shoreline Caravan Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 234 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crazie Crepes Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Burry Port Yacht Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2020 |
| Harbour Light Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Ashburnham Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Glan Y Mor Comprehensive School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Burry Port Reading Room & Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2019 |
Questions about Parsons Pickles (FP018)
What is Parsons Pickles (FP018)'s food hygiene rating?
Parsons Pickles (FP018) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Parsons Pickles (FP018) 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Parsons Pickles (FP018) last inspected?
Parsons Pickles (FP018) was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 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 Parsons Pickles (FP018)?
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 Parsons Pickles (FP018) compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Parsons Pickles (FP018) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Parsons Pickles (FP018) 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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