The Original Factory Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pembrokeshire
The Original Factory Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 8 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 8 High Street, Fishguard, SA65 9AR
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
In Pembrokeshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Original Factory Shop 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% | ← The Original Factory Shop | |
| 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 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 Original Factory Shop 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 Original Factory Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nourish Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Cove Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2026 |
| The Orange Tree Manufacturers/packers | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 January 2026 |
| Janes Fishguard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| JT at the Abergwaun / Abergwaun Bistro and Rooms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 43 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shamrocks Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2025 |
| Hot Chilli Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 August 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
Questions about The Original Factory Shop
What is The Original Factory Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Original Factory Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 8 June 2023.
Is The Original Factory Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Original Factory Shop last inspected?
The Original Factory Shop was last inspected on 8 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Original Factory Shop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Original Factory Shop compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Original Factory Shop holds a 4. 284 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Original Factory Shop 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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