Taf Hotel food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Carmarthenshire
Taf Hotel 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 8 June 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: The Taf Hotel, St John Street, Whitland, SA34 0AP
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Taf Hotel 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% | ← Taf Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Taf Hotel 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 Taf Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Burger Shack Mobile caterer | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Little Penguins Caring Premises | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Peppinos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2024 |
| Whitland Town Hall Other catering premises | 65 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Colin J Harries Butchers Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Premier Stores Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Whitland Farm Shop Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 January 2023 |
Questions about Taf Hotel
What is Taf Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Taf Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 8 June 2021.
Is Taf Hotel 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 Taf Hotel last inspected?
Taf Hotel was last inspected on 8 June 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 Taf Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taf Hotel compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Taf Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Taf Hotel 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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