Bancyfelin Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Bancyfelin Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 7 August 2017, 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: 7 High Street, Bancyfelin, SA33 5ND
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Bancyfelin Post Office 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% | ← Bancyfelin Post Office | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Bancyfelin Post Office 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 Bancyfelin Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Bancyfelin CP School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Werndale Private Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Aled Jones Manufacturers/packers | 368 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mrs E Thomas-Ysgubor Fach Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pant-Ysgyfarnog B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
Questions about Bancyfelin Post Office
What is Bancyfelin Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Bancyfelin Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 7 August 2017.
Is Bancyfelin Post Office 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bancyfelin Post Office last inspected?
Bancyfelin Post Office was last inspected on 7 August 2017, 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 Bancyfelin Post Office?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bancyfelin Post Office compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Bancyfelin Post Office holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Bancyfelin Post Office 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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