Penybryn Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pembrokeshire
Penybryn Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 26 March 2025, 15 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: The Pen-y-bryn Arms, Pen Y Bryn, Cardigan, SA43 3NJ
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
In Pembrokeshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Penybryn Arms 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% | ← Penybryn Arms | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Penybryn 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 Penybryn Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilgerran Vcp School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Cilgerran Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Siop Y Pentre Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Cardiff Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| The Do Lectures Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2015 |
| Pendre Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2017 |
| FForest Farm Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Briscwm Farm Eggs Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2011 |
Questions about Penybryn Arms
What is Penybryn Arms's food hygiene rating?
Penybryn Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Penybryn Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Penybryn Arms last inspected?
Penybryn Arms was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 Penybryn Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penybryn Arms compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Penybryn Arms holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Penybryn 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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