Dilly's Chocolates food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pembrokeshire
Dilly's Chocolates holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 February 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 Agamemnon House Nelson Quay, Milford Haven, SA73 3AY
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Dilly's Chocolates 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% | ← Dilly's Chocolates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Dilly's Chocolates 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 Dilly's Chocolates, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freckles Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| The Dizzy Bear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Nauticos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| The Spinnaker Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Latitude Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2017 |
| Stack'd by Sand & Stone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| The Harbourmaster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Biffy's Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Dilly's Chocolates
What is Dilly's Chocolates's food hygiene rating?
Dilly's Chocolates has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 9 February 2023.
Is Dilly's Chocolates 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dilly's Chocolates last inspected?
Dilly's Chocolates was last inspected on 9 February 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 Dilly's Chocolates?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Dilly's Chocolates compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Dilly's Chocolates is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Dilly's Chocolates 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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