Kirkland arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pembrokeshire
Kirkland arms 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 19 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Kirkland Arms 34 St James Street, Narberth, SA67 7BU
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Kirkland 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% | ← Kirkland 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 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 Kirkland 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 Kirkland arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah's Ark Nursery and Soft Play Centre Caring Premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Narberth RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Stopio Narberth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 May 2026 |
| Sweet Treats Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 November 2014 |
| Landsker Stores Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Plum Vanilla Cafe/Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 October 2024 |
| Fire and Ice Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Jaggerz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Kirkland arms
What is Kirkland arms's food hygiene rating?
Kirkland arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Kirkland 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kirkland arms last inspected?
Kirkland arms was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 Kirkland 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kirkland arms compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Kirkland arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Kirkland 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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