Basmati food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Carmarthenshire
Basmati holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 February 2021, more than 5 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: Basmati Cross Hands Square Shopping Centre, Pontardulais Road, Cross Hands, SA14 6NT
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Basmati sits behind roughly 1,782 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ← Basmati | |
| 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 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 Basmati 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 Basmati, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2021 |
| Pizzaroz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Y Bocs Coffi Mobile caterer | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2019 |
| Cafe Jas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Morton Fine Foods Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Melbourne House Caring Premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Crisp and Fry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2021 |
Questions about Basmati
What is Basmati's food hygiene rating?
Basmati has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 15 February 2021.
Is Basmati safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Basmati last inspected?
Basmati was last inspected on 15 February 2021, more than 5 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 Basmati?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Basmati compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Basmati holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Basmati 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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