The Shack food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
The Shack 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 24 April 2026, 2 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: Seaview Hotel And Restaurant Windy Hall, Fishguard, SA65 9PL
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts The Shack 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 Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shack 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 Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cylch Meithrin Abergwaun Caring Premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Ysgol Bro Gwaun School/college/university | 290 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2025 |
| Masonic Temple Other catering premises | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Holy Name RC School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Dolphin Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Ocean Lab Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2026 |
| Seafront Systems Ltd T/A Seafront Garage Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2012 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about The Shack
What is The Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 24 April 2026.
Is The Shack 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 Shack last inspected?
The Shack was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 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 Shack?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shack compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Shack 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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