The Helm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
The Helm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 11 - 13 Commercial Row, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6JN
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts The Helm among the 1,436 places in Pembrokeshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,436 | 78% | ← The Helm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 284 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 477 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Helm 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 The Helm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Dock Heritage Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2014 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Maria's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2026 |
| Justins Joint Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Loyal Welsh Lodge 378 Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Dolphin Hotel / Randalls Restaurant Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Market Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2019 |
| Bethel Baptist Church Hall Other catering premises | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about The Helm
What is The Helm's food hygiene rating?
The Helm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 13 March 2026.
Is The Helm 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Helm last inspected?
The Helm was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pembrokeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Helm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Helm compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Helm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Helm 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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