The Plum Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
The Plum Tree holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: Tavernspite Garden Centre, Tavernspite, Whitland, SA34 0NL
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
In Pembrokeshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Plum Tree 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 | 282 | 15% | ← The Plum Tree | |
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 480 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Plum Tree 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 Plum Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carvan Holiday Park - Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2018 |
| South Carvan Holiday Park - Takeaway & Carvery Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2025 |
| Alpha Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 1 February 2026 |
| Fabrizio's Cedar Tree Restaurant at the Alpha Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 1 February 2026 |
| Tavernspite CP School School/college/university | at this address | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| Tavernspite After School Club School/college/university | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gwynfryn Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2017 |
| Pantglas Farm Caravan Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about The Plum Tree
What is The Plum Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Plum Tree has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 20 January 2026.
Is The Plum Tree 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Plum Tree last inspected?
The Plum Tree was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 Plum Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Plum Tree compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,833 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Plum Tree holds a 4. 282 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Plum Tree 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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