The Builders Rest food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pembrokeshire
The Builders Rest holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 20 September 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: 82 - 84 Charles Street, Milford Haven, SA73 2HE
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
In Pembrokeshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Builders Rest 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 Builders Rest | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Builders Rest 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 Builders Rest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snap Dragon Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2016 |
| Patch Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Little Jillys Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Robinson Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Fresh & Fruity Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2019 |
| J Blockwell & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Haven Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 165 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 March 2023 |
| Masonic Hall Company Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about The Builders Rest
What is The Builders Rest's food hygiene rating?
The Builders Rest has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 20 September 2023.
Is The Builders Rest 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Builders Rest last inspected?
The Builders Rest was last inspected on 20 September 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 The Builders Rest?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Builders Rest compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Builders Rest holds a 4. 284 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Builders Rest 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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