Cardiff Arms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
Cardiff Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cardiff Arms was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Cardiff Arms High Street, Cilgerran, SA43 2SQ
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Cardiff Arms 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% | ← Cardiff Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 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 478 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 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 Cardiff Arms 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 Cardiff Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siop Y Pentre Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Pendre Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2017 |
| Cilgerran Vcp School School/college/university | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Cilgerran Caring Premises | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Masons Arms/The Gorge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
Questions about Cardiff Arms
What is Cardiff Arms's food hygiene rating?
Cardiff Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Cardiff Arms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cardiff Arms last inspected?
Cardiff Arms was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Cardiff Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cardiff Arms compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cardiff Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Cardiff Arms 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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