2,160 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 83.1% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Carmarthenshire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Carmarthenshire currently has 2,160 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,928 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.1% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 8 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Choice | SA17 4AA | 0 | Feb 05, 2026 |
| AJ Meats Ltd | SA15 1YF | 1 | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Carmarthen Town AFC | SA31 1NB | 1 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Carmarthen Town Ltd. | SA31 1HE | 1 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| MA Stores Ltd | SA31 3QG | 1 | Nov 06, 2024 |
| MAESGOLAU STORES | SA15 3ST | 1 | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Pontyates Tandoori | SA15 5TU | 1 | Dec 04, 2025 |
| Zabka Super Mini Supermarket Polski Skelp | SA15 1UU | 1 | Jun 14, 2023 |
| BARA GWALIA BAKERY | SA40 9UE | 2 | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Bargain Booze | SA33 4ST | 2 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Llanelli Superstore | SA15 1TA | 2 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Naz Rasoi | SA16 0YB | 2 | Feb 05, 2025 |
| PREMIER STORES AND POST OFFICE | SA33 6TL | 2 | Jan 20, 2025 |
| The Grill House | SA14 9RA | 2 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| The New K & J Spice House | SA15 1AN | 2 | Mar 15, 2023 |
There are currently 1,602 food businesses in Carmarthenshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Carmarthenshire depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.