Cylch Meithrin Llansawel food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Carmarthenshire
Cylch Meithrin Llansawel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Llansawel Village Hall Car Park, Llansawel, SA19 7JH
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Cylch Meithrin Llansawel 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% | ← Cylch Meithrin Llansawel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cylch Meithrin Llansawel 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 Cylch Meithrin Llansawel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lion Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 July 2025 |
| Angel Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| The Wonky Table Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2022 |
| The Smithy in Talley Retailers - other | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| BLACK LION Abergorlech Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Talley CP School School/college/university | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Cothi Valley Manufacturers/packers | 2.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Cylch Meithrin Llansawel
What is Cylch Meithrin Llansawel's food hygiene rating?
Cylch Meithrin Llansawel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 16 December 2024.
Is Cylch Meithrin Llansawel 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cylch Meithrin Llansawel last inspected?
Cylch Meithrin Llansawel was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 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 Cylch Meithrin Llansawel?
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 Cylch Meithrin Llansawel compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cylch Meithrin Llansawel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Cylch Meithrin Llansawel 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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