Cwtch Bach food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carmarthenshire
Cwtch Bach holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2025, 16 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: Unit 10 Carmarthen Indoor Market, Market Way, Carmarthen, SA31 1QY
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Cwtch Bach 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% | ← Cwtch Bach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Cwtch Bach 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 Cwtch Bach, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beths Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2019 |
| Caws Riot Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bubble Talk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Eric Davies & Son Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Albert Rees Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Carmarthen Country Market Other catering premises | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
| Adref Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Boots Plc Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2018 |
Questions about Cwtch Bach
What is Cwtch Bach's food hygiene rating?
Cwtch Bach has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Cwtch Bach 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cwtch Bach last inspected?
Cwtch Bach was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 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 Cwtch Bach?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cwtch Bach compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cwtch Bach is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Cwtch Bach 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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