The Chemist Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
The Chemist Inn 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
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 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: Old Chemist Inn The Strand, Saundersfoot, SA69 9ET
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts The Chemist Inn 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 Chemist Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Chemist Inn 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 Chemist Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers On The Strand Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Chobbles Traditional Sweet Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Ecoast Pembrokeshire Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Periwinkle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Kookaba Saundersfoot Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Chock Shop Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Harold O’Vinegars Seafood Deli Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about The Chemist Inn
What is The Chemist Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Chemist Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 31 March 2026.
Is The Chemist Inn 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 The Chemist Inn last inspected?
The Chemist Inn was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 Chemist Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Chemist Inn compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Chemist Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Chemist Inn 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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