The Malthouse Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
The Malthouse Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: The Malthouse Cafe was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Malt House Back Lane, Narberth, SA67 7BQ
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts The Malthouse Cafe 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 Malthouse Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 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 478 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 The Malthouse Cafe 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 Malthouse Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annwn Other catering premises | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2026 |
| Planetamica Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 January 2026 |
| Rock’n’dough Bakehouse Manufacturers/packers | 63 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Eagle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| The Barley Gastrobar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| The Dragon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Wild Wisteria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Plum Vanilla Cafe/Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about The Malthouse Cafe
What is The Malthouse Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Malthouse Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Malthouse Cafe 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 Malthouse Cafe last inspected?
The Malthouse Cafe was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Malthouse Cafe?
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 The Malthouse Cafe compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Malthouse Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Malthouse Cafe 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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