19 Below food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Pembrokeshire
19 Below holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 2023, more than 2 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: Old Sessions House East Street, Newport, SA42 0SY
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts 19 Below 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% | ← 19 Below | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 282 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 480 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 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 19 Below 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 19 Below, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyddyn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Cnapan Guest House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Llwyngwair Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2014 |
| Llys Meddyg Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Wholefood Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 29 May 2026 |
| Llys Meddyg Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crwban Bach Caring Premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2014 |
Questions about 19 Below
What is 19 Below's food hygiene rating?
19 Below has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 28 November 2023.
Is 19 Below 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 19 Below last inspected?
19 Below was last inspected on 28 November 2023, more than 2 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 19 Below?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 19 Below compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,833 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and 19 Below is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects 19 Below 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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