Pemberton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Carmarthenshire
Pemberton Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2025, 11 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: Colby Road, Burry Port, SA16 0RH
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
That puts Pemberton Arms 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% | ← Pemberton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pemberton Arms 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 Pemberton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burry Port Family Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2018 |
| Carmarthenshire Teaching and Learning Center (CCC Catering) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2017 |
| Chivers Corner Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Burry Port RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2023 |
| Claire's Snack Bar Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2018 |
| Pembrey and Burry Port Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Super Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2019 |
| Aubrey's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2023 |
Questions about Pemberton Arms
What is Pemberton Arms's food hygiene rating?
Pemberton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 6 August 2025.
Is Pemberton Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pemberton Arms last inspected?
Pemberton Arms was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 months 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 Pemberton Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Pemberton Arms compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, and Pemberton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Pemberton Arms 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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