Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 October 2025, 9 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: Manchester House, Sycamore Street, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9AJ
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores 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% | ← Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores 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 Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litebite Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Teifi Chips @ Caffi Emlyn Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Harrison's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 20 August 2025 |
| Three Compasses Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 February 2025 |
| Pickles Deli & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 October 2024 |
| Pafles Retailers - other | 15 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Destiny's Loot Ltd Retailers - other | 24 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tafarn Y Pelican Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2019 |
Questions about Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores
What is Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores's food hygiene rating?
Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores last inspected?
Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Siop Emlyn - Premier Stores 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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