The Late Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pembrokeshire
The Late Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 6 July 2015, more than 11 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: 4 Glebelands, Johnston, SA62 3PN
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
In Pembrokeshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Late Shop 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 | 283 | 15% | ← The Late Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Late Shop 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 Late Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noott Pharmacy Johnston Retailers - other | 27 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ck Foodstores Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Farmhouse Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Rainbow Reef Daycare Ltd Caring Premises | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Atlantic Edge Oysters Manufacturers/packers | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Chen's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2018 |
| Johnston Chippy / Grill House Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 September 2025 |
| Sarah's meals on wheels Other catering premises | 252 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Late Shop
What is The Late Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Late Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 6 July 2015.
Is The Late Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Late Shop last inspected?
The Late Shop was last inspected on 6 July 2015, more than 11 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 Late Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Late Shop compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Late Shop holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Late Shop 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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