Newport Links Golf Club / Cat Rock Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pembrokeshire
Newport Links Golf Club / Cat Rock Cafe 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: Newport Golf Club Golf Course Road, Newport, SA42 0NR
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
In Pembrokeshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Newport Links Golf Club / Cat Rock Cafe 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% | ← Newport Links Golf Club / Cat Rock Cafe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Newport Links Golf Club / Cat Rock Cafe 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 Newport Links Golf Club / Cat Rock Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Surf Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Caffi Mawr Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Newport Boat Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Morawelon Waterfront Cafe Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Grove Park B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2016 |
| The Natural Healthcare Centre Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crwban Bach Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2014 |
| Ysgol Bro Ingli School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Newport Links Golf Club / Cat Rock Cafe
What is Newport Links Golf Club / Cat Rock Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Newport Links Golf Club / Cat Rock Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Newport Links Golf Club / Cat Rock Cafe 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 Newport Links Golf Club / Cat Rock Cafe last inspected?
Newport Links Golf Club / Cat Rock Cafe was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Newport Links Golf Club / Cat Rock Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Newport Links Golf Club / Cat Rock Cafe compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Newport Links Golf Club / Cat Rock Cafe holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Newport Links Golf Club / Cat Rock Cafe 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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