Ferry Inn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
Ferry 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 21 October 2025, 8 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: Ferry Inn, St Dogmaels, Cardigan, SA43 3LF
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Ferry 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% | ← Ferry 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 Ferry 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 Ferry Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Dogmaels C P School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Premier Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 January 2018 |
| Môr Ffein Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Bistro bach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 July 2025 |
| Gingero's Coastal Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Crossbread Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Y Felin Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Wyn Rees Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2024 |
Questions about Ferry Inn
What is Ferry Inn's food hygiene rating?
Ferry Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Ferry 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 Ferry Inn last inspected?
Ferry Inn was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Ferry 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 Ferry Inn compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ferry Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Ferry 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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