Upton Castle Cafe food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Pembrokeshire
Upton Castle Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Upton Castle, Upton, Pembroke Dock, SA72 4SE
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Upton Castle Cafe 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% | ← Upton Castle Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Upton Castle Cafe 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 Upton Castle Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Melin B&b Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2016 |
| The Brewery Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Martha's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 June 2025 |
| Cosheston Voluntary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2010 |
| Milton Fish and Chip Shop & Milton Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Milton Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Milton Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 September 2025 |
| Lawrenny Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about Upton Castle Cafe
What is Upton Castle Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Upton Castle Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Upton Castle Cafe 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Upton Castle Cafe last inspected?
Upton Castle Cafe was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 months 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 Upton Castle Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Upton Castle Cafe compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Upton Castle Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Upton Castle Cafe 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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