Kilkenny Cat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Kilkenny Cat 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 28 March 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: Kilkenny Cat, 19 West End, Llanelli, SA15 3DN
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Kilkenny Cat 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% | ← Kilkenny Cat | |
| 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 Kilkenny Cat 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 Kilkenny Cat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| EJs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Caemaen Residential Home Caring Premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Coleshill Social Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2019 |
| Ashley Court Care Home Caring Premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Boots Co Plc Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Cwtsh Chocolate Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
Questions about Kilkenny Cat
What is Kilkenny Cat's food hygiene rating?
Kilkenny Cat has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 28 March 2018.
Is Kilkenny Cat 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 Kilkenny Cat last inspected?
Kilkenny Cat was last inspected on 28 March 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 Kilkenny Cat?
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 Kilkenny Cat compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Kilkenny Cat holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Kilkenny Cat 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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