What is the average food hygiene rating in Carmarthenshire?

The average food hygiene rating in Carmarthenshire is 4.76 out of 5, across 1,883 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Carmarthenshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

83% of rated premises in Carmarthenshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.3 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Carmarthenshire 136 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Carmarthenshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,562 food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83% of the 1,883 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Carmarthenshire have a low hygiene rating?

14 food businesses in Carmarthenshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Carmarthenshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Carmarthenshire (2,157 establishments on record, 1,883 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Carmarthenshire

In Carmarthenshire, 83% of 1,883 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.76/5. These figures cover 2,157 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Carmarthenshire has 1,562 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,883 rated premises (83%). 14 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

5★ share: 83%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +3.3 pp
National rank: 136 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Carmarthenshire

5★ Very Good

1,562 (83%)

4★ Good

220 (11.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

87 (4.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

7 (0.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (0.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 273 awaiting inspection and 1 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 273 awaiting inspection and 1 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Carmarthenshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Carmarthenshire?: The average food hygiene rating in Carmarthenshire is 4.76 out of 5, across 1,883 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Carmarthenshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 83% of rated premises in Carmarthenshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.3 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Carmarthenshire 136 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Carmarthenshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,562 food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83% of the 1,883 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Carmarthenshire have a low hygiene rating?: 14 food businesses in Carmarthenshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Carmarthenshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Carmarthenshire (2,157 establishments on record, 1,883 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Carmarthenshire

Club Mambo LtdPub/bar/nightclub · 1 Station Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire · SA15 1AF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Charlie's StoresRetailers - other · Stephens Way, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire · SA31 2BG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
BETWS COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOLSchool/college/university · Betws Road, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire · SA18 2HE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
YSGOL GWENLLIANSchool/college/university · 36 Station Road, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire · SA17 4UT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
E & S Jenkins LtdMobile caterer · Llwynon Johns Terrace, Llandeilo Road, Gorslas, Llanelli · SA14 7SD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Ysgol Bro BrynachSchool/college/university · Llanboidy, Whitland · SA34 0EL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
PANTEG SERVICE STATION (Londis Panteg)Retailers - other · Panteg, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire · SA15 3TF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
DERLWYN ARMSPub/bar/nightclub · Derlwyn Arms, 118 Mountain Road, Upper Brynamman, Ammanford · SA18 1AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 April 2026
Ty MelOther catering premises · SA14
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
Foothold Cymru ShopRetailers - other · Stebonheath Centre For Enterprise, Stebonheath Terrace, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire · SA15 1NE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 April 2026
Papa ChurrosMobile caterer · SA38
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 April 2026
WINDSOR CAFERestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 40 Quay Street, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire · SA18 3EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 April 2026

Places needing improvement in Carmarthenshire

Pontyates TandooriOther catering premises · The Rwyth Inn, 4 Heol Llanelli, Pontyates, Llanelli · SA15 5TU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 December 2025
Carmarthen Town AFCTakeaway/sandwich shop · Richmond Park, Priory Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire · SA31 1NB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 July 2025
Carmarthen Town Ltd.Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Richmond Park, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire · SA31 1HE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 July 2025
Zabka Super Mini Supermarket Polski SkelpRetailers - other · 21 Cowell Street, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire · SA15 1UU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 June 2023
MAESGOLAU STORESRetailers - other · 20 Maes Golau, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire · SA15 3ST
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 December 2022
MA Stores LtdRetailers - other · 106 Sycamore Way, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire · SA31 3QG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 November 2024
RAVEN TAKEAWAYTakeaway/sandwich shop · 107 Cwmamman Road, Garnant, Ammanford · SA18 1NB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026
The Boot and ShoeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Castle Street, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire · SA17 5AX
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 March 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,157 real Food Standards Agency records for Carmarthenshire, of which 1,883 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.