Old Cross Saws Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pembrokeshire
Old Cross Saws Inn holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 May 2025, 14 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: Old Cross Saws Inn 109 Main Street, Pembroke, SA71 4DB
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
A 2 is rare: only 18 of 1,835 rated places in Pembrokeshire score this low, about one in 102. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,436 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ← Old Cross Saws Inn | |
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 478 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 Old Cross Saws Inn the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Old Cross Saws Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke 21C Community Association Ltd Other catering premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2011 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| East Gate Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2019 |
| Robinson Retail Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Long Meadow Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2015 |
| Golden Grove Community School School/college/university | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Golden Grove Day Care School/college/university | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2013 |
Questions about Old Cross Saws Inn
What is Old Cross Saws Inn's food hygiene rating?
Old Cross Saws Inn has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Old Cross Saws Inn safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Old Cross Saws Inn last inspected?
Old Cross Saws Inn was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 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 Old Cross Saws Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Old Cross Saws Inn compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Old Cross Saws Inn holds a 2. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Old Cross Saws Inn 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Pembrokeshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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