The Hats and Barrels food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
The Hats and Barrels 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 Hats and Barrels was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Anchor House 13 Main Street, Solva, SA62 6UU
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts The Hats and Barrels 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 Hats and Barrels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Hats and Barrels 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 Hats and Barrels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2016 |
| Ship Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| The Cambrian Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Print House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Min Y Mor Ice Creams Mobile caterer | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Harbour Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Thirty Five Main Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 September 2025 |
| Mrs Will the Fish Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about The Hats and Barrels
What is The Hats and Barrels's food hygiene rating?
The Hats and Barrels has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Hats and Barrels 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 Hats and Barrels last inspected?
The Hats and Barrels was last inspected on 15 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 Hats and Barrels?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hats and Barrels compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Hats and Barrels is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Hats and Barrels 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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