The Castle Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pembrokeshire
The Castle Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 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: Castle Hotel Castle Square, Haverfordwest, SA61 2AA
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts The Castle Hotel 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% | ← The Castle Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Castle Hotel 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 Castle Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity CBD Manufacturers/packers | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2020 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Eddie Rocks Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Forbidden Florist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Scarlett's coffee and wine bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Samuels Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Balfour Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Beachys desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about The Castle Hotel
What is The Castle Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Castle Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 7 May 2025.
Is The Castle Hotel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Castle Hotel last inspected?
The Castle Hotel was last inspected on 7 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 The Castle Hotel?
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 The Castle Hotel compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Castle Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Castle Hotel 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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Understanding this rating
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The Castle Hotel is one of 357 rated food businesses in Haverfordwest. See every hygiene rating in Haverfordwest →
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