D L James & Son/Llaeth Preseli Milk food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Pembrokeshire
D L James & Son/Llaeth Preseli Milk holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the food producer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 March 2026, 3 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: Moat Grange, New Moat, Clarbeston Road, SA63 4RD
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
In Pembrokeshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so D L James & Son/Llaeth Preseli Milk sits behind roughly 1,436 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,436 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 284 | 15% | ← D L James & Son/Llaeth Preseli Milk | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 D L James & Son/Llaeth Preseli Milk 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 D L James & Son/Llaeth Preseli Milk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llysyfran Visitor Centre/Reservoir Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Moat Goats Farmers/growers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2018 |
| Knock Farmhouse & Gardens Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2021 |
| Twmpath Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Cross Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Globe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Central Garage Retailers - other | 3.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2013 |
Questions about D L James & Son/Llaeth Preseli Milk
What is D L James & Son/Llaeth Preseli Milk's food hygiene rating?
D L James & Son/Llaeth Preseli Milk has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 27 March 2026.
Is D L James & Son/Llaeth Preseli Milk safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this food producer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was D L James & Son/Llaeth Preseli Milk last inspected?
D L James & Son/Llaeth Preseli Milk was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 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 D L James & Son/Llaeth Preseli Milk?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does D L James & Son/Llaeth Preseli Milk compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, while D L James & Son/Llaeth Preseli Milk holds a 4. 284 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects D L James & Son/Llaeth Preseli Milk 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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